South Korea’s Constitutional Court will announce its decision on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment on April 4, the court confirmed on Tuesday.
The ruling, which will be broadcast live, will determine whether Yoon is permanently removed from office or reinstated.
Yoon was impeached by parliament on December 14 for allegedly violating his constitutional duty by declaring martial law without justifiable grounds.
He has defended his actions, arguing he sought to warn against the opposition’s parliamentary dominance rather than impose military rule.
With only eight justices currently seated, at least six must vote in favour of his removal for impeachment to be upheld. The prolonged wait for the ruling has deepened political divisions, sparking mass protests from both supporters and opponents.
Police are preparing for potential unrest following the announcement.
The ruling People Power Party has vowed to accept the court’s decision, though it warned of heightened social tensions. Meanwhile, the opposition Democratic Party remains confident the court will rule against Yoon.
Opinion polls indicate majority public support for his removal, though sentiment has softened since December.
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