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South Korea’s Constitutional Court upholds president’s impeachment

04 April 2025 09:10 (UTC +04:00)

The South Korean Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, sealing his impeachment, APA reports citing Reuters.

A presidential election is now required to take place within 60 days, according to the constitution, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to continue serving as acting president until the new president is inaugurated.

"The Constitutional Court’s unanimous ruling has removed a major source of uncertainty," said Professor Leif-Eric Easley of Ewha University in Seoul. "And not a moment too soon, given how the next administration in Seoul must navigate North Korea’s military threats, China’s diplomatic pressure, and Trump’s trade tariffs."

On December 14, the parliament impeached the president after he introduced martial law in the country. Lawmakers said the measure was imposed in violation of the constitution. The president denied any wrongdoing.

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