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Yoon Suk-yeol

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