New Delhi: Former South Korean President Yun Suk-yeol, North Korea’s worst enemy, has been ousted following national court approval of his impeachment. After the court decision, Yun—who was considered a great enemy of Kim Jong-un’s leader—had his political existence cut short.
According to Reuters, Yun’s impeachment followed his conviction by the court for proclaiming martial law in March 2024 to silence internal opposition. The court ruled he should retire from office since the accusations against him were accurate. Declared to quell internal demonstrations, the martial law turned out to be his undoing, agent.
Local media sources suggest that a new presidential contest will precede any other choice on Yun’s future. Yun is also accused under the anti-state laws of the nation; however, right now she is temporarily free. Still, stronger actions against him are expected in the near future.
Under Yun’s direction, South Korea was fervent in its opposition to Kim Jong-un’s government, frequently supporting the United States in resistance to North Korea’s might. But today Yun is politically alone in his own country.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Yun worked in law prior to being appointed Attorney General of the country in 2019. During his tenure, he garnered national attention for his fierce opposition to Kim Jong-un. He became president of South Korea in 2022, but his inability to control internal dissent finally brought him down. Yun enforced martial law all throughout the country to quell demonstrations, but he had to give in to growing public criticism. As so, the leadership of South Korea has been passed to an acting president.
After the court rendered its ruling, South Korea will hold fresh presidential elections to choose its next president.
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