North Korea media reported on South Korea's Constitutional Court ruling to oust the country's impeached president, Yoon Suk-Yeol, state media KCNA said on Saturday. South Korea's Constitutional Court ousted the impeached president on Friday over his shock martial law attempt in December.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law and had special forces storm the National Assembly, is removed from office.

South Korea’s acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae said on Friday (April 4) ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol violated his duty as president by taking actions that were beyond the powers given to him under the Constitution. NHL's Bettman concerned U.S.-Canada tensions may impact league

The Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol after his declaration of martial law in December

A large crowd of protesters erupted in cheers when the announcement came from South Korea's Constitutional Court. All eight of the judges on the court agreed that Yoon Suk-yeol had “violated the basic principles of a democratic state” and would be removed from office immediately.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s attempt to impose martial law in December 2024 posed a grave threat to human rights and the rule of law. If martial law had been maintained, South Koreans would have faced the risk of arrest and detention without trial as well as severe restrictions on their freedom of expression and assembly,

The nation’s top court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, clearing the way for the election of a new president.

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally to oppose his impeachment near the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The letters read “Yoon Suk Yeol’s immediate return and dismiss impeachment.” (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon