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Yoon Suk-yeol

Will the PPP Survive After the Snap Presidential Election?

Will the PPP Survive After the Snap Presidential Election?

By Mitch Shin
The polls show the opposition leader will win a landslide victory, but the ruling People Power Party still maintains its stance that Yoon’s martial law was inevitable and justified. 
North Korea Human Rights Advocacy in Turmoil

North Korea Human Rights Advocacy in Turmoil

By Andrew Wolman
In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal of support, North Korean human rights activists may also soon experience a similar withdrawal of support from Seoul.  

Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: April 2025 Update

Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: April 2025 Update

By ACLED Asia Pacific Team
An overview of conflict, from protests to military and militant violence, in the Asia-Pacific in March 2025.

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Dark Legacy for South Korea

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Dark Legacy for South Korea

By Eunwoo Lee
The Yoon era is over, but the South Korean polity is divided more than ever. 

Constitutional Court Upholds South Korean President’s Impeachment

Constitutional Court Upholds South Korean President’s Impeachment

By Mitch Shin
The Constitutional Court upheld Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment. As of April 4, Yoon is no longer president of South Korea and a snap election must take place within 60 days.
The Constitutional Questions Being Considered in President Yoon’s Impeachment Case

The Constitutional Questions Being Considered in President Yoon’s Impeachment Case

By Taehyeon Kim
The Constitutional Court’s overturning of Prime Minister Han’s impeachment helps us make some inferences about Yoon’s case – but not the obvious one.

What’s Behind the Constitutional Court’s Delayed Verdict on Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment?

What’s Behind the Constitutional Court’s Delayed Verdict on Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment?

By Mitch Shin
The Constitutional Court is taking longer than expected to issue its ruling. South Koreans are divided over how to interpret the delay.
As Impeachment Verdict Nears, Yoon’s Public Support Remains Dismal

As Impeachment Verdict Nears, Yoon’s Public Support Remains Dismal

By Timothy S. Rich
A recent poll found Yoon's approval rating has dipped even below the immediate post-martial law period – contrasting with other polls showing a pro-Yoon bounce.

South Korea’s Imperial Presidency

South Korea’s Imperial Presidency

By Eunwoo Lee
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s governing style and legislative deadlock engendered calls for constitutional amendment from both sides of South Korea’s political divide.

Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration Was Bad. What He Did Next May Have Been Worse.

Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration Was Bad. What He Did Next May Have Been Worse.

By Mitch Shin
As Yoon Suk-yeol embraces the rhetoric of far-right extremists, South Korea has become deeply polarized and political violence is on the rise.

Constitutional Court Closes Impeachment Hearings for South Korea’s President

Constitutional Court Closes Impeachment Hearings for South Korea’s President

By Mitch Shin
The six-week trial has ended. Now, the Constitutional Court will decide whether to uphold Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. 
Angry Young Men Amid South Korea’s Impeachment Turmoil

Angry Young Men Amid South Korea’s Impeachment Turmoil

By Eunwoo Lee
Gender, again, is determining the flow of South Korea’s political upheaval.

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