Thousands of supporters of South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol gathered near Gwanghwamun in Seoul as the Constitutional Court prepared to announce its decision on whether to uphold his impeachment over the declaration of martial law. Security was tightened around the Constitutional Court, where demonstrators gathered to hear the final ruling on Yoon's impeachment following his short-lived martial law order. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-03-15 02:12 PM IST
Compiled by : Anisha Shrivastava
Yoon’s supporters claimed that his declaration of martial law was constitutionally justified, arguing that it was necessary to expose alleged election fraud. A recent Gallup Korea survey showed Yoon's party's support at 38 percent, nearly matching the opposition Democratic Party’s 40 percent, while a separate Realmeter poll showed that 46 percent supported conservative rule versus 49 percent favouring a change in power.
The Constitutional Court’s ruling is expected to have significant political ramifications, influencing the future of South Korea’s political landscape and its relations with neighbouring countries.
