
Over the Yoon: South Korea ousts president
The Intelligence from The Economist
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Impeachment and Political Turmoil in South Korea
This chapter explores the constitutional court's decision to uphold the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, a reaction to his controversial martial law declaration. It reflects on the political implications of Yoon's removal, including the challenges faced by leading candidates like Lee Jae-myung amidst a divided society. The discussion also covers the economic and geopolitical challenges South Korea faces in the wake of this political crisis.
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