South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Impeachment Verdict
South Korea's political landscape is on the brink of a significant shift as President Yoon Suk Yeol awaits a crucial court ruling on his impeachment. The decision, expected to be announced on April 3, 2025, will determine whether Yoon will be removed from office, following allegations of misconduct and abuse of power.
The impeachment process has sparked widespread debate and heightened political tension within the country. If the court rules in favor of the impeachment, it would mark the second time in South Korea's history that a president has been removed from office, following the 2017 impeachment of President Park Geun-hye.
As the nation anticipates the verdict, the opposition is already positioning itself for the upcoming presidential election. Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, has emerged as a frontrunner among the candidates vying for the presidency. Other notable contenders include Ahn Cheol-soo and Yoo Seong-min, both of whom have significant support bases.
The outcome of the impeachment trial and the subsequent election will undoubtedly shape South Korea's political future, influencing domestic policies and international relations in the coming years.
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Why was Yoon impeached?
On 14 December 2024, Yoon Suk Yeol, the 13th president of South Korea, was impeached by the National Assembly. This action came in response to Yoon's declaration of martial law on 3 December 2024, which was overturned by the National Assembly and officially withdrawn six hours later on 4 December 2024.
Why did President Yoon martial law?
At 22:23 on 3 December, Yoon Suk Yeol began making his emergency address to the nation, and at 22:27, declared martial law. He accused the opposition of being an 'anti-state...den of criminals' and 'trying to overthrow the free democracy' by impeaching members of his cabinet and blocking his budget plans.
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