South Korea's President Impeached, Martial Law Declared Four Months Ago, Removed from Office
South Korea's Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, four months after he declared martial law, sending the East Asian country into turmoil.

South Korea's Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, four months after he declared martial law, sending the East Asian country into turmoil. The move comes after a lengthy impeachment process and sends shockwaves to South Korea's politics and economy. A new president will be elected in the coming days, as the court's decision effectively terminates Yoon's term. The removal of Yoon follows his declaration of martial law, which has led to widespread protests and concerns about democracy.