South Korea has been grappling with political and legal turmoil since impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration last month. The investigation into Yoon and his impeachment trial by the Constitutional Court has exposed cracks in the judicial system.

The political standoff in South Korea escalates as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol remains in the presidential compound, resisting detention efforts. A controversial martial law declaration has led to political aftershocks,

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by parliament over his abortive attempt at martial law on December 3, 2024. However, a video that social media posts claimed shows his supporters rallying against the impeachment motion is unrelated.