One analyst, as well as supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, says China backed Yoon's ouster in South Korea to weaken U.S. ties and expand its influence by propping up Beijing-friendly political allies.

Yoon Suk Yeol called South Korea's National Assembly a “den of criminals” when he announced martial law in December.

South Korea’s highest court has removed President Yun Seok-yeol from office in a unanimous decision following his impeachment after he declared martial law.

The nation’s top court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, clearing the way for the election of a new president.

Demonstrators against impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at a protest near the Constitutional Court ahead of a ruling on the validity of his impeachment in Seoul on Ap

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office after the constitutional court voted unanimously to uphold parliament’s move to impeach him following his declaration of martial law in December 2024.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law and had special forces storm the National Assembly, is removed from office.

South Korea must within 60 days hold a snap election to replace the impeached president, who also faces criminal charges.