South Korea's Yoon Removed; Faces Legal Challenges

South Korea's Constitutional Court unanimously removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, following his controversial martial law declaration on December 3, which sparked political turmoil and public outrage. The court found Yoon's actions violated constitutional principles, undermining the rule of law and public trust, particularly by deploying armed forces to parliament for political purposes. The decision, which upheld all grounds for impeachment, triggers a presidential election that must occur within 60 days. Yoon's removal marks only the second time a sitting South Korean president has been ousted through impeachment, highlighting the severity of his actions. The verdict was met with mixed emotions, with many citizens cheering the decision as a victory for democracy, while some of Yoon's supporters expressed extreme dissatisfaction. Yoon, who apologized post-verdict, now faces further legal challenges without presidential immunity.