South Korea has entered a new chapter in its political history after the Constitutional Court on Thursday, April 3, 2025, unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.
This historic ruling officially ends Yoon's presidency following his controversial decision to impose martial law late last year.
The court found that Yoon's actions posed a serious threat to democratic governance.
His declaration of martial law in December 2024-an attempt to quell political unrest and alleged national security threats-was described by the court as a "grave abuse of power" and a betrayal of public trust.
