South Korea's Constitutional Court removed President Yoon Suk-yeol from office Friday after unanimously upholding his impeachment, marking a historic moment in the nation's political landscape. Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae announced the landmark ruling, stating: "We hereby pronounce the following ruling, with the unanimous agreement of all Justices: (We) dismiss respondent President Yoon Suk-yeol."
The decision follows Yoon's controversial declaration of martial law earlier this year, which triggered mass protests and parliamentary backlash. Legal experts suggest the court's swift, unified verdict reflects the gravity of constitutional violations cited in impeachment proceedings.
This unprecedented development leaves South Korea facing immediate leadership challenges, with new elections required within 60 days. Analysts predict significant implications for regional diplomacy and economic policies amid ongoing tensions with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and evolving trade partnerships across Asia.
