I Visited South Korea During Political Chaos!

Описание: I travelled to Seoul in South Korea during the impeachment hearing in April 2025.

In December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to impose martial law, citing threats from North Korea and domestic opposition activities. This move was swiftly overturned due to widespread protests and political opposition. In response, the National Assembly impeached Yoon, accusing him of violating the constitution and abusing power. The motion passed with 204 votes in favor and 85 against. ​

The Constitutional Court was tasked with reviewing the impeachment, a process that lasted four months. On April 4, 2025, the court unanimously upheld the decision, officially removing Yoon from office. The court deemed his martial law declaration and subsequent actions, including deploying military forces to the National Assembly, as grave violations of constitutional principles. This marked the second time in South Korea's history that a president was removed through impeachment, following Park Geun-hye's ouster in 2017. ​

The impeachment has led to significant political polarization and public unrest. Massive protests erupted both in support of and against Yoon's removal. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assumed the role of acting president, and a snap presidential election is mandated to be held within 60 days, by June 3, 2025. The opposition, led by Lee Jae-myung, is favored to win, though the deep political divisions pose challenges for future governance.

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