Protests Erupt as South Korea Delays Ruling on Yoon Impeachment

The Democratic Party of South Korea is urging the Constitutional Court to expedite its ruling on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, describing the delays as 'irresponsible' and exacerbating social division. As protests escalate, with approximately 100,000 demonstrators calling for Yoon's removal, the court has entered its third week of deliberations, making this the longest presidential impeachment case in South Korea's history. Yoon was impeached over his controversial declaration of martial law in December, which he defended as necessary to eliminate 'anti-state groups.' Opposition members stress the urgent need for closure, while supporters of Yoon have also been mobilizing, raising concerns about potential unrest surrounding the verdict. The Constitutional Court has yet to announce a ruling date, with speculation it might be made public soon, potentially by March 21. As tensions remain high, both the court's decision and Yoon's response to the outcome are closely watched.