South Korea’s Constitutional Court has officially removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, a significant decision that comes four months after his controversial declaration of martial law, which plunged the East Asian nation into political turmoil.
This verdict was delivered more than three months following the impeachment vote by the opposition-controlled National Assembly, highlighting a critical moment in South Korea’s political landscape.
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In light of these events, South Korea is required to conduct a national election within the next two months to elect a new president, marking a crucial step for the nation’s democratic process.
Yoon’s martial law, declared on December 3, lasted a mere six hours before being swiftly overturned by the liberal opposition-led legislature, illustrating the tension within South Korean politics.
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