South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached and Removed from Office
On April 4, 2025, President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office after the Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment over his December 2024 declaration of martial law, prompting a snap presidential election.
Published on April 11, 2025
On April 4, 2025, South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, resulting in his immediate removal from office. The decision came in the wake of his controversial declaration of martial law in December 2024, a move that had sparked widespread unrest and severe political debate across the nation.
In the ensuing political shift, candidates such as former ruling party figures and opposition leaders have begun to announce their bids for the upcoming presidential by-election scheduled for June 3, 2025. Multiple news outlets, including Reuters and AP News, have reported on these developments, highlighting the uncertainty and rapid changes in South Korea’s political landscape after the impeachment process.