In 2025, a unanimous court ruling officially ended the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol

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In 2025, a unanimous court ruling officially ended the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol

After a shocking attempt to impose martial law, South Korea's Constitutional Court delivered a unanimous verdict that permanently removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office and reshaped the nation's democratic future.

The presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol came to a dramatic end in 2025 when the Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment with a perfect 9-0 vote. This historic ruling followed a chaotic attempt by Yoon to declare martial law, a move that triggered massive protests and a swift legislative rebuke.

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