"Yoon Suk-yeol, the Fall of the Star Prosecutor"... Foreign media urgently reports on impeachment citation

“Yoon Suk-yeol, the Fall of the Star Prosecutor”… Foreign media urgently reports on impeachment citation

2025-04-04

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The Constitutional Court removed President Yoon Seok-yeol from office on the 4th. Foreign media outlets covered the news as a major story.

"AP News" reported that "President Yoon's tumultuous term has ended with his removal, four months after declaring a state of emergency and plunging the nation into confusion." It explained that the unanimous decision by all justices upheld the National Assembly's impeachment motion, adding, "This marks the downfall of a star prosecutor who assumed the presidency just over a year after entering politics."

"Reuters" published an article titled "Korea's President Yoon ousted by court amid state of emergency," stating, "It has brought an end to the political turmoil." The outlet also mentioned that President Yoon is currently facing a criminal trial on charges of inciting insurrection, noting, "He triggered the crisis himself by declaring a state of emergency."

US-based "CNN" reported, "South Korea's top court has dismissed President Yoon from office," writing, "It has put an end to months of uncertainty and legal disputes following the emergency declaration."

"The New York Times" described the situation with a photo of celebrating protesters, stating, "The path to electing a new leader is now open after the political turmoil that tested the shield of democracy."

The UK "Guardian" quoted part of the ruling delivered by Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae, which stated, "President Yoon mobilized the military and police, violating the constitution and laws."

The reactions of citizens immediately following the impeachment trial were also reported. "AP News" covered a gathering in Seoul, sharing, "As the decision was announced, two women embraced and cried."

Contrasting reactions were also captured. "Supporters of President Yoon screamed, waving both South Korean and American flags, saying, 'We will never waver,'" it reported.

The UK "BBC" described the protesters' situation in an article titled "Cheers and Despair Over Presidential Impeachment," noting reactions varied according to support and opposition.

Other outlets, including China's "Xinhua News Agency," "South China Morning Post" (SCMP), Japan's "NHK," "Asahi Shimbun," and the Middle East "Al Jazeera," also covered the impeachment news prominently.

Meanwhile, former President Yoon stated on the same day, "I am sorry for not meeting expectations," adding, "I will pray for the Republic of Korea and its people."