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South Korea: Impeachment Ruling and Foreign Policy Implications

On April 4th, the South Korean Constitutional Court unanimously ruled to uphold President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment and remove him from office. What are the implications of this ruling to domestic stability and regional geopolitics?

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April 9, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET (US Eastern)

April 9, 2025 from 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Asia/Seoul)

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On April 4th, the South Korean Constitutional Court unanimously ruled to uphold President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment and remove him from office. The Court’s decision will have profound implications not only for domestic stability but also regional geopolitics. What are the next steps for South Korea, and what would regional dynamics look like after the Court’s ruling?

The Stimson Center’s Korea Program invites you to explore the implications of the South Korean Constitutional Court’s decision.

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Rachel Minyoung Lee, Senior Fellow, Korea Program and 38 North

Yun Sun, Senior Fellow and Co-Director, East Asia Program and Director, China Program

Frank Jannuzi, President and CEO, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation

Jenny Town, Senior Fellow and Director, Korea Program and 38 North (Moderator)

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