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Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon Suk Yeol is South Korea's former president who faced impeachment and arrest over his declaration of martial law in December 2023. He was released from prison to stand trial but was later removed from office by the Constitutional Court, triggering new presidential elections. His case highlights differences in institutional approaches between South Korea and the Philippines regarding legal procedures for former leaders.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, May 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM

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Recent developments on Yoon Suk Yeol

Tue, June 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM

PBBM congratulates new SKorean President Lee Jae-Myung

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Lee Jae-Myung on his election as the new President of the Republic of Korea (ROK).

Sat, April 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM

SK to hold snap presidential election June 3

South Korea will hold a snap presidential election on June 3 to select a successor to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office by the Constitutional Court over a failed martial law bid.

Fri, April 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM

SK Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment

South Korea's Constitutional Court on Friday unanimously upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, stripping him of office.

Sat, March 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM

PHL Embassy warns Filipinos vs joining protests in South Korea

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul has cautioned Filipinos in South Korea to avoid joining public demonstrations, especially with upcoming protests related to President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment ruling.

Wed, January 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Impeached SK president Yoon again refuses questioning on martial law bid

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol again refused investigators' efforts to question him over his failed martial law bid as the deadline on his detention neared.

Wed, January 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM

CIO seeks arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon over martial law bid

Investigators sought a warrant to formally arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched imposition of martial law 45 days after his late-night declaration on Dec. 3.

Mon, January 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM

S Korea prosecutors seek new arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon

Anti-graft investigators in South Korea have requested a new arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is implicated in an alleged martial law plot.

Fri, January 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM

SK probes race to arrest suspended President Yoon before warrant expires

South Korean investigators have less than 24 hours to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol before their warrant expires Monday.

Fri, December 27, 2024 at 5:27 PM

South Korea parliament impeaches acting president Han Duck-soo

South Korea's National Assembly impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, less than two weeks after he assumed the role following President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

Fri, December 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM

South Korean lawmakers impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, suspending him from his duties after he invoked martial law.