Constitutional Court of Korea to decide on Yoon's impeachment this Friday

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol waves to his supporters in Hannam-dong central Seoul on March 8 2025 Yonhap — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol waves to his supporters in Hannam-dong, central Seoul on March 8, 2025. Yonhap

SEOUL, April 1 (AJP) - The Constitutional Court of Korea on Tuesday said it will deliver its ruling on the fate of President Yoon Suk Yeol later this week, about four months after the National Assembly voted to impeach him in mid-December last year.

The highest court's eight judges, who finally set the ruling date after more than a month of deliberation following Yoon's final hearing over his botched Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, told reporters that the ruling will be broadcast live at 11 a.m. this Friday due to intense public interest.

A decision to uphold Yoon's impeachment would require at least six votes in favor, resulting in his immediate ouster from office and a snap presidential election within 60 days, which could take place in early June.

But if more than three justices from the court's current eight-seat bench rule against impeachment, Yoon will regain his powers until the next regular presidential election in May 2027.

Police are on high alert for the day of the ruling in case protesters supporting or opposing Yoon clash or otherwise react violently to the decision.

Im Yoon-seo lyseo0330@ajupress.com

Constitutional Court of Korea to decide on Yoon's impeachment this Friday

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