Tensions in South Korea reached a peak following the historic impeachment ruling against President Yoon Suk Yeol, with public sentiment sharply divided between jubilation and despair.
South Korea Celebrates as Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is Removed from Office
South Korea Celebrates as Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is Removed from Office
Crowds Erupt in Joy Following Constitutional Court's Unanimous Decision
April 4, 2025, saw an extraordinary scene unfold in downtown Seoul as the Constitutional Court delivered its ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. The atmosphere had been charged with uncertainty for months, culminating in emotional reactions from the public waiting anxiously for the decision. With crowds gathered and separated by police barricades, the streets became a battleground of opposing viewpoints.
As the justice began to announce the unanimous decision to dismiss President Yoon, tension lingered in the air. Those in support of the ruling held their breath, praying for a favorable outcome, while opponents braced for distressing news. Once the verdict was declared, cheers erupted from supporters of the impeachment. Celebrations filled the streets as individuals embraced, shouted, and reveled in what they perceived to be a momentous victory for democracy.
“I’m so relieved now,” exclaimed Kim Ji-seon, 55, who had come to witness the historic ruling alongside her daughter. “We can finally start rebuilding our country towards something better.” In stark contrast, supporters of Yoon expressed their heartbreak and frustration as boos and jeers filled the air near the former president's residence.
The ruling has raised questions about South Korea's political future in the aftermath of Yoon's removal, with citizens hopeful for new beginnings but wary of potential unrest as divisions within the society remain palpable.
As the justice began to announce the unanimous decision to dismiss President Yoon, tension lingered in the air. Those in support of the ruling held their breath, praying for a favorable outcome, while opponents braced for distressing news. Once the verdict was declared, cheers erupted from supporters of the impeachment. Celebrations filled the streets as individuals embraced, shouted, and reveled in what they perceived to be a momentous victory for democracy.
“I’m so relieved now,” exclaimed Kim Ji-seon, 55, who had come to witness the historic ruling alongside her daughter. “We can finally start rebuilding our country towards something better.” In stark contrast, supporters of Yoon expressed their heartbreak and frustration as boos and jeers filled the air near the former president's residence.
The ruling has raised questions about South Korea's political future in the aftermath of Yoon's removal, with citizens hopeful for new beginnings but wary of potential unrest as divisions within the society remain palpable.
