Psychological division becomes Korea's biggest social challenge after impeachment

SEOUL, April 5 (AJP) - South Korea is grappling with a "psychological division" following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, with deeply entrenched political divisions tearing at the nation's social fabric. Though the impeachment on Friday has resolved months of uncertainty that had paralyzed the country since martial law was declared in December 2024, it has simultaneously intensified the hostility between opposing political factions to unprecedented levels.

April 5, 2025

Full ruling: Constitutional Court removes President Yoon Suk Yeol from office

SEOUL, April 04 (AJP) - The Constitutional Court unanimously ruled on April 4 to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. Below is the full summary of the ruling read aloud by Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae in the Grand Chamber. The petitioner is the National Assembly. The respondent is former President Yoon. --- We now begin the ruling on case 2024Hun-Na8 regarding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. First, on procedural legitimacy: The declar

April 4, 2025

What lies ahead for impeached Yoon?

SEOUL, April 4 (AJP) - As the Constitutional Court of Korea on Friday unanimously upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his botched martial law debacle late last month, Yoon became the second president to be forced out of office in the country's turbulent modern history, after former disgraced President Park Geun-hye in March 2017. Several hours after the court's verdict, which came about four months after the National Assembly voted to impeach him on Dec. 14

April 4, 2025

Yoon supporters decry verdict, vow to rally in Gwanghwamun Saturday

SEOUL, April 4 (AJP) - Supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol voiced shock and dismay after the Constitutional Court voted unanimously to uphold his impeachment, ending his presidency, Friday. An estimated 15,000 people gathered near the presidential residence beginning at 10 a.m., awaiting the court’s decision. When Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae announced the verdict, the crowd reacted with anguish — some collapsing to the ground, others crying openly. Emotions

April 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Moments of historic ruling

SEOUL, April 04 (AJP) - In a unanimous decision, the Constitutional Court, Friday, removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, effective immediately.

April 4, 2025

Won strengthens, stocks rebound as Constitutional Court ousts Yoon

SEOUL, April 4 (AJP) - South Korean financial markets rallied briefly on Friday after the Constitutional Court unanimously ruled to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, bringing a dramatic end to months of political uncertainty. In the minutes following the landmark decision, the Korean won surged to 1,430 against the U.S. dollar — its strongest level since late February. The Korean currency had already shown signs of strengthening earlier in the session, opening at

April 4, 2025

Acting President vows smooth transfer of power after Yoon's impeachment

SEOUL, April 4 (AJP) - Acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday pledged to ensure the stability of the government and a smooth transfer of power after the Constitutional Court of Korea unanimously upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Urging the public to respect the court's decision, he said, "I will strictly abide by the rule of law to help ensure the speedy transfer to the incoming administration," and vowed to oversee a "smooth and fair presidential

April 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Big day for South Korea's democracy

SEOUL, April 04 (AJP) - South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday upheld the National Assembly’s impeachment against President Yoon Suk Yeol, ordering his immediate removal from office. The ruling, delivered at 11:22 a.m., came 111 days after the impeachment case was formally lodged with the court on Dec. 14, ending Yoon’s presidency after just two years and 11 months, a tenure marked by intense partisan conflict and public protests.

April 4, 2025

Constitutional Court ousts President Yoon Suk Yeol

SEOUL, April 4 (AJP) - The Constitutional Court of Korea on Friday unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial law debacle late last year. In a 20-minute-long verdict read out live on television, presiding justice Moon Hyung-bae began by explaining the trial's constitutional and procedural legality before delivering the court's decision. Moon said that Yoon's impeachment trial over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law fulfil

April 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Constitutional Court unanimously removes President Yoon Suk Yeol from office

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April 4, 2025