Yoon Suk Yeol - Wikipedia
Yoon Suk Yeol (Korean: 윤석열, pronounced [jun sʰʌŋnjʌɭ]; [b] born 18 December 1960) is a South Korean politician and former prosecutor who served as the 13th president of South Korea from 2022 until he was removed from office in 2025.
Yoon Suk-Yeol | Facts, History, Family, Impeachment, & Presidency ...
May 20, 2025 · Yoon Suk-Yeol (born December 18, 1960, Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean lawyer and public official who served as prosecutor general (2019–21) and president (2022–24) of South Korea. On December 3, 2024, he declared martial law, ostensibly to combat “pro-North Korean” elements in the government, but he reversed himself just hours later.
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon released from prison
South Korea’s impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being detained.
Key events leading to Yoon's removal as South Korea's president
Apr 4, 2025 · SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office over his imposition of martial law in December. The unanimous ruling Friday triggers a presidential election to be held in two months that is likely to be one of the tensest South Korea has seen.
Stain of Martial Law Bid Deters Use of South Korea Yoon's Office
May 22, 2025 · Reuters. FILE PHOTO: South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing charges of orchestrating a rebellion when he declared martial law, arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central ...
South Korea's ex-president Yoon indicted for abuse of power
05/01/2025 May 1, 2025. South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol is to be additionally charged with abuse of authority. He is already being tried for insurrection over his failed bid to impose ...
Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s impeached president is removed
Apr 3, 2025 · South Korea’s highest court has removed embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, ending months of uncertainty and legal wrangling after he briefly declared martial law in December...
Yoon’s far-right legacy continues to polarise South Korea
May 20, 2025 · Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, which was upheld by the Supreme Court of Korea in April 2025, reflects the persisting far-right influence in South Korean politics. Driven by a shared sense of economic disillusionment, Yoon’s support base — including young male voters and elderly citizens — remains resilient.
South Korea’s President Yoon arrested: What happened and …
Jan 15, 2025 · Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been arrested after a dramatic and drawn-out showdown with law enforcement officials.
South Korea’s president faces both impeachment and an ... - CNN
Dec 17, 2024 · Yoon, whose short-lived decree triggered weeks of protests and political turmoil, was suspended from office, after at least 12 members of his own ruling party voted in favor of his impeachment...