South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol Impeached

seoul - Constitutional court confirms impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol for declaring military emergency, violating constitution, and threatening democracy.

Constitutional Court Upholds President's Impeachment

The constitutional court of South Korea has confirmed the impeachment of suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday.

The unanimous decision was made due to Yoon's actions that violated the constitution and posed a serious threat to democracy.

President Yoon declared a military emergency to bypass the opposition-controlled parliament, claiming it was to protect the country.

Yoon's impeachment triggers presidential elections within sixty days as per South Korea's constitution. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will serve as acting president until the new president is inaugurated.