The Globalist Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial: the verdict
Apr 4, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Robert E. Kelly, a political science expert, offers keen insights into the unprecedented impeachment trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Berju Oschelik analyzes the intricate dynamics of US-Iran relations amidst rising tensions. Juliet Linley updates us on key discussions from the groundbreaking EU-Central Asia summit. Meanwhile, Matt Wolfe brings the theatre scene to life with highlights from the Olivier Awards, blending the serious and the celebratory in recent productions.
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Yoon's Impeachment
- South Korea's Constitutional Court removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office.
- This is the second presidential impeachment in South Korea's history.
Reasons for Impeachment
- President Yoon's declaration of martial law due to divided government was deemed unconstitutional.
- The court found that this did not meet the criteria of a major national emergency.
Public Reaction
- Public reaction to the impeachment is muted, with no major riots reported.
- Pro-Yoon supporters may still protest, but a heavy police presence is deterrent.