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South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol Removed From Office As Impeachment Upheld
Korea's constitutional court voted unanimously to uphold parliament’s move to impeach Yoon following his declaration of martial law in December 2024.
“Respecting the will of our sovereign people, I will do my utmost to manage the next presidential election in accordance with the constitution and the law, ensuring a smooth transition to the next administration,” Han said in a televised address. The court said there are legal avenues to address disagreements about abuses of a parliamentary majority and that mobilising the military was a grave violation of Yoon’s constitutional duty. Yoon, who cannot appeal the decision and must now face a separate criminal trial, said in a written statement that it had been “a great honour” to serve as president: “I deeply thank all of you who have supported and encouraged me despite my many shortcomings.
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