South Korea’s acting leader has vowed to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament’s impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeols misuse of his authority to declare martial law earlier this month has placed his nation in a constitutional crisis that will have a lasting impact on U.S. strategic interests across Asia just as Donald Trump returns to the White House.Yoons martial law decree was quickly rescinded and South Koreas constitutional system prevailed. But marti...

The charges stem from Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, which opposition leaders have described as an unprecedented power grab.

On December 3, 2024, President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea declared martial law, citing the need to address threats to the state posed by North Korea's hostility and the pro-North Korean or anti-state activity of domestic politicians and journalists.

Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the opposition-controlled National Assembly over his Dec. 3 martial law decree.

SEOULSouth Korea’s Constitutional Court on Monday began reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 martial law attempt, while investigators said they plan to question him this week. All six current justices of the court will attend the first meeting over the impeachment, which the opposition-led parliament passed on Saturday. The […]

South Korea’s Constitutional Court says it has begun its first meeting on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean law enforcement authorities will request that impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol appear for questioning this week over his short-lived martial law decree as they expand a probe into whether his ill-conceived power grab amounted to rebellion

SEOULSouth Koreas acting president, Han Duck-soo, moved on Sunday to reassure the countrys allies and calm financial markets a day after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and suspended from his duties over a martial law attempt. Han spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden by phone, the White House and Hans office said. South Korea […]

South Korea’s opposition leader has urged the Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on a bid to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, the day after parliament voted to impeach him over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law

South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after his attempt to impose martial law sent shockwaves through the nation. He has promised to fight the removal.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeols misuse of his authority to declare martial law earlier this month has placed his nation in a constitutional crisis that will have a lasting impact on US strategic interests across Asia just as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Yoons martial law decree was quickly rescinded and South...

The United States reiterated its support for South Korea, an ally in East Asia, and vowed to advance mutual interests after the countrys president Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the parliament. The United States reiterates our support for the Republic of Korea (ROK), its citizens and democratic processes, and the rule of law.Our commitment...

The Constitutional Court now has up to 180 days to determine whether to dismiss Yoon Suk Yeol as president or restore his powers.