Republic of Korea - April 2025

On 4 April, the Constitutional Court upheld President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s impeachment over his martial law declaration in December 2024. All eight judges voted unanimously to remove him from office for violating the constitution. The Court’s decision takes effect immediately and will prompt an election within 60 days to replace him. Political experts suggest that the Court’s ruling, which featured support of conservative justices, reflects a significant recognition of the country’s rule of law and resilience against democratic threats. 

Sources: International IDEA, The Korea Herald (1), The Korea Herald (2), The New York Times, Channel News Asia