The Constitutional Court of South Korea is set to announce its anticipated decision regarding the fate of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol this Friday. This comes as the nation, which has been in a state of political upheaval, looks for resolution after the failure of Yoon’s attempted imposition of martial law in December.

Instead of a martial law, Yoon’s actions were viewed as an effort to instill stability following a series of violent demonstrations. However, critics labeled it as an overreach of executive power, sparking widespread protests and calls for his removal.

The constitutional crisis intensified when National Assembly passed a motion to suspend Yoon’s duties, arguing that his actions undermined democracy. The court’s impending verdict will not only dictate Yoon’s political future but also have significant implications for South Korea’s democratic framework and its battle against societal divisions stemming from political strife.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250404-south-korean-court-to-rule-on-yoon-impeachment-over-martial-law-scandal