South Korea’s political scene exploded into chaos Friday as President Yoon Suk-yeol was officially removed from office following a historic Constitutional Court ruling. The decision upheld December’s parliamentary impeachment vote over his controversial martial law move – a dramatic twist even by K-drama standards 🎬.
Seoul’s Divided Streets
Over 100,000 protestors flooded Seoul’s avenues after the ruling, split between cheering crowds waving “justice served” banners and furious Yoon supporters chanting “political revenge!” CGTN stringers captured raw emotions: “This protects democracy,” one college student told crews, while a small business owner countered: “They’ve just destabilized our economy for show.”
What Comes Next?
With snap elections looming, analysts describe this as South Korea’s most volatile political moment since the 2016-17 corruption scandal. Younger protestors emphasized hopes for reform: “We need leaders who listen to Gen Z worries about jobs and housing,” said a 24-year-old demonstrator. Meanwhile, opposition parties are already strategizing campaigns – expect policy fireworks around tech innovation and US-China relations 💥.
The impeachment’s economic ripple effects will be crucial for entrepreneurs tracking Asia’s fourth-largest economy. As SKY university students debate constitutional law in cafés and TikTok clips summarize the drama in 60 seconds, one thing’s clear: This story’s far from over 📈📱.
