US EditionSouth Korean President Yoon’s impeachment process exposes dangers to free democracy, rule of law
- Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans rallied on Saturday in central Seoul, both for and against the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, carrying political signs and waving flags despite the cold weather.
- Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by lawmakers following his December declaration of martial law, which the Democratic Party of Korea characterized as a 'coup d'etat'.
- The Constitutional Court, comprised of eight justices, is weighing whether to officially remove Yoon from office, requiring at least six votes for removal, and has until June to issue a ruling, a longer period than typically taken for past presidential impeachment cases.
- President Yoon stated that the National Assembly has become a monster that will destroy the free democratic system.
- The ongoing political turmoil, including a criminal trial for Yoon on insurrection charges related to the martial law bid and the potential stripping of Lee Jae-myung's parliamentary seat and presidential eligibility if his overturned conviction is reinstated, has led to growing protests, fatigue, and frustration among the public.
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Police Strengthen Protection of Constitutional Court Justices in Preparation for Yoon Impeachment Trial
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Main opposition party reiterates call for acting president to appoint Constitutional Court justice
The floor leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Sunday urged acting President Han Duck-soo to quickly appoint an opposition-recommended Constitutional Court justice or face consequences.
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Rallies grow in South Korea as court weighs president's fate
Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans rallied for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday as protests grow while the country's Constitutional Court weighs whether to dismiss him.
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