US EditionThousands rally in support of South Korea's disgraced ex-president Yoon
- South Korea's court removed Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, April 4th, amid political tension.
- Yoon's attempt to declare martial law in December triggered his removal and a national crisis.
- The court found Yoon violated the constitution; he deployed troops to stop lawmakers.
- The court stated Yoon's actions posed a "grave threat" while Yoon claimed he targeted "anti-state forces".
- Fresh elections are set for June and thousands protested Yoon's removal in Seoul.
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In South Korea, the political crisis highlights the lack of independence of justice
ANALYSIS. The political crisis created in South Korea by President Yoon Suk Yeol, with his declaration of martial law, underscores the politicization of a significant part of the justice system. The result of the authoritarianism of the past, the institution suffers from difficulties in reforming itself.
Impeached Yoon delivers partisan message to supporters despite calls for self-reflection
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol addressed his supporters Sunday, expressing gratitude for their backing and encouragement in a partisan message that came two days after the Constitutional Court upheld...
In South Korea, the baroud honors the right and the far right for its fallen president
After Yoon Suk-yeol was removed by the Constitutional Court the day before, thousands of people marched in the centre of Seoul this Saturday, April 5, to shout their anger at this decision.
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