South Korea's Presidential Impeachment

A unanimous decision by South Korea's Constitutional Court led to the removal of President Yoon-sik Yul, marking only the second presidential impeachment in the nation's history. The court found that Yoon's declaration of martial law, prompted by a divided government, did not meet the constitutional requirements, as there was no major national emergency justifying such a step. The ruling has sparked a variety of public opinions, with approximately a third of the population remaining loyal to Yoon and viewing the impeachment as illegitimate. The need for a new presidential election within 60 days has raised questions about the future landscape of South Korean politics, particularly favoring the progressive left amid indications of Yoon overstepping his authority.