‘Took actions beyond the powers’: South Korea’s constitutional court removes President Yoon Suk Yeol from office

South Korean constitutional court on Friday upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s impeachment over his decision to impose the controversial martial law last year. It said that the president “took actions beyond the powers”.“We hereby pronounce the following ruling, with the unanimous agreement of all Justices. (We) dismiss respondent President Yoon Suk Yeol,” acting chief justice…

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‘Very sorry for causing anxiety’: South Korea’s President Yoon apologises for declaring martial law

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a public apology on Saturday after facing backlash for his declaration of martial law earlier this week.In a live televised address, Yoon acknowledged the anxiety and inconvenience caused to citizens and pledged that such a measure would not be repeated.“This emergency martial…

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