Fri Apr 04 09:18:29 UTC 2025: ## South Korean President Ousted After Martial Law Declaration
**SEOUL, South Korea** – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was removed from office on Friday by the Constitutional Court. The court ruled his declaration of martial law late last year was unconstitutional, leading to his immediate dismissal. Further details regarding the specific grounds for the court’s decision are expected to be released shortly. The impeachment process, which began following widespread public outcry, concluded with the court’s unanimous ruling. The country now enters a period of transition, with the Speaker of the National Assembly expected to assume the presidency until new elections can be held.
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