On Friday, April 4, 2025, the Constitutional Court of South Korea made a final decision on the impeachment of President Jun Jol Jol. The court supported his removal from office due to actions related to the short -term introduction of martial law in December 2024. This decision came into force immediately.
The decision of the Constitutional Court was the culmination of a long process. President Jun Jec was accused of exceeding his powers when he issued a decree on the introduction of martial law and ordered the introduction of troops into the National Assembly building. In addition, he tried to detain politicians, which caused a serious political crisis in the country. The court concluded that such actions were illegal and violated the constitutional rights of citizens and principles of democracy.
The verdict read the Acting Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which stressed that the decision was made after a thorough analysis of the circumstances and legal aspects of the case.
The ruling party "Power of the People" stated that it "humbly makes" a court decision, emphasizing that it is part of the country's democratic system. While the opposition Democratic Party greeted the court's decision as a "victory of the people", stating that it is demonstrating justice and correctness in relations between the authorities and society.
According to the Constitution of South Korea, national elections must be held after the impeachment of the President to elect his successor. This election should take place within two months after the impeachment decision is made, that is, it is expected that the voting will take place on June 3, 2025.
This case is historical because Jun Jol Jol became the first incumbent President of South Korea to be removed from his post through impeachment. Its arrest took place on January 19, 2025, after a suspicion of rebellion associated with the introduction of martial law on December 3 of that year. As a result of this decision, Jun Jol Jol became the first president of modern South Korea to be arrested, indicating the severity of the situation.
The impeachment of South Korea President has become an important event in the international arena as the country is an important ally for the United States and other democratic states in East Asia. The appointment of a new president will be a decisive step for the stability and development of the political situation in South Korea.
