The country’s Constitutional Court formally ended the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law, ending months of turmoil. But the country remains deeply divided.
At a rally of supporters of Mr. Yoon, there was loud booing after the Constitutional Court delivered its ruling. Many of them left, dejected, soon after.
South Korea’s former president still faces criminal charges of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law. If found guilty, he could be imprisoned for life.
Supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol waved a flag with his image after the Constitutional Court announced the verdict today in Seoul, upholding the impeachment.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun gave a tearful news conference on Monday to respond to the controversy over his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead in February.