South Korea's Yoon removed from office over martial law, election looms

How the fall of Yoon fuelled the rise of S Korea's conservatives

A pro-Yoon fringe movement, stoked by right-wing YouTubers, has become more energised and extreme.

After months of daily mobilizations, and rebounds worthy of a political-judicial soap opera, the South Korean head of state, Yoon Suk Yeol, was dismissed, a relief for a large part of the population.

In South Korea, President Yoon has been removed from office, a victory for democracy and, at the same time, a memory of how quickly certain freedoms can be lost, and the country can now look forward.

After his declaration of martial law in December, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol was finally removed from office. New elections are now being held. A deeply divided country must come together again, but can be proud of the process.

South Korea Readies New Election as Constitutional Court Upholds Impeachment and President Yoon Suk-yeol Is Ousted

Second act in agonizing leadership crisis begins as left-leaning Minju Party praises the court’s ‘wise decision.’

What's next for South Korea after Yoon's removal?

After Yoon Suk Yeol's ouster following months of political turmoil, South Korea must prepare for critical, and potentially contentious, elections.