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South Korea Upholds Yoon's Impeachment, Triggers New Elections

4/4/2025

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In a landmark decision, South Korea's Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol for his unlawful martial law declaration last December. This ruling triggers a 60-day countdown for new elections, with Acting President Han Duck-soo stepping in. As Yoon confronts criminal charges, the nation grapples with a deepening political crisis.

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In a landmark decision, South Korea's Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol for his unlawful martial law declaration last December. This ruling triggers a 60-day countdown for new elections, with Acting President Han Duck-soo stepping in. As Yoon confronts criminal charges, the nation grapples with a deepening political crisis.