South Korea's Constitutional Court rules to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol
( April 4, 2025, 03:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously ruled to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office by upholding the impeachment motion against him. The court said Yoon’s declaration of martial law exceeded the legitimate bounds of presidential authority and gravely betrayed the trust of the Korean people and the principles of a democratic republic. It found his actions to be both unconstitutional and illegal, constituting a serious violation of the law. The court concluded that the gravity of his misconduct outweighed the national loss that comes with the dismissal of a president.The summary of judgment and the full decision document, in Korean, are attached. ...
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