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South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol Removed From Office

The unanimous ruling Friday triggers a presidential election to be held in two months that is likely to be one of the tensest South Korea has seen.

Impeached President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol
Impeached President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol Photo: PTI
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office over his imposition of martial law in December.

The unanimous ruling Friday triggers a presidential election to be held in two months that is likely to be one of the tensest South Korea has seen.

Yoon also faces a criminal trial on rebellion charges that are punishable by a death sentence or life in prison.

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