Current Date 11 Apr, 2025

South Korea's Constitutional Court upholds Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, triggering snap election.

South Korea's Constitutional Court upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, leading to his immediate removal from office. The unanimous decision necessitates a snap election. Yoon's supporters protested, while authorities increased security. The impeachment stemmed from Yoon's controversial declaration of martial law in December 2024, seen as a political maneuver. The court's ruling is final, and the nation awaits the upcoming election.