In a landmark decision on April 4, 2025, the South Korean Constitutional Court issued a unanimous endorsement of the removal of President Yoon Suk-yeol from office. In the decision, the court ruled that Yoon's constitutional impropriety, i.e., his martial law declaration last December 2024, constitutes manifest abuse of presidential discretion.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plunged the country into chaos with a dramatic, short-lived attempt to impose martial law, sparking protests from citizens and lawmakers alike. The crisis has left his presidency teetering on the edge, exposing deep fractures in his leadership and intensifying public dissatisfaction. On Tuesday night, Yoon declared martial law, citing […]

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol left the people of Korea in utter shock with the declaration of martial law in the country. The decision came out of nowhere on Tuesday night. This marks the first time in 50 years that the country grappled with this drastic situation. However, things didn’t go as planned. The […]