Sat Apr 05 10:53:43 UTC 2025: ## South Korea’s President Yoon Ousted After Martial Law Attempt, Triggering Nationwide Protests and Upcoming Elections

**Seoul, South Korea** – South Korea is reeling after its Constitutional Court unanimously removed President Yoon Suk-yeol from office following his controversial attempt to declare martial law on December 3rd. The decision, announced Friday, sparked immediate and widespread reactions, with thousands of Yoon supporters taking to the streets in protest while others celebrated the ruling.

The court found Yoon’s actions, which he justified as necessary to combat perceived threats from North Korea and “anti-state forces,” to be an unconstitutional attempt to subvert civilian rule. The ruling triggered a snap presidential election, which must be held within the next 60 days. Acting President Han Duck-soo will assume the presidential duties until the election.

Protests erupted across the nation. Yoon’s supporters, many galvanized by right-wing online influencers and religious figures, demonstrated in Seoul, chanting slogans such as “Impeachment is invalid!” and “Nullify the snap election!” One protester, Yang Joo-young, expressed deep concern about the future of South Korean democracy.

Conversely, those opposed to Yoon’s rule celebrated the court’s decision with jubilation and relief.

While Yoon stated he would accept the court’s verdict and expressed gratitude for his supporters, his tenure is now marked by deep political division. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, viewed by experts as the frontrunner in the upcoming election, has adopted a more conciliatory stance towards North Korea, a stark contrast to Yoon’s hardline approach. This difference in policy is fueling anxieties among some Yoon supporters, who fear a shift towards socialism or communism under a Lee presidency. The upcoming election is now expected to be highly contested and will determine the future direction of South Korea.

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