The South Korean constitutional court's decision to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol marked a significant moment in the country's democracy. Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae's ruling stated Yoon's declaration of martial law constituted a grave threat to democratic principles, inciting public support for his removal. As Yoon's administration faced political fallout, the Democratic party's candidate Lee Jae-myung emerged as a leading contender in the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Yoon's party struggles to distance itself from his controversial leadership amidst claims of unfounded election fraud, complicating their political strategy.
For 22 minutes, millions of South Koreans held their breath as the chief justice of the constitutional court, Moon Hyung-bae, began delivering the court's verdict on Yoon's impeachment over his chaotic declaration of martial law.
Yoon's actions constituted a serious challenge to democracy, adding that the 64-year-old conservative populist had committed a grave betrayal of the people's trust in bringing about South Korea's worst political crisis since it became a democracy.
When Moon finally uttered the words: The defendant president Yoon Suk Yeol is hereby removed from office, the crowd erupted with cheers.
Political parties are already scrambling to select candidates, with Democratic party's Lee Jae-myung currently leading the polls as Yoon's conservative People Power party faces challenges in finding a suitable candidate.
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