Constitutional Court’s decision will have major implications for executive power and trust in democratic institutions
After the South Korean National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday, the Constitutional Court faces the task of determining not only Yoon’s political fate but also the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.
The stakes go beyond one individual, encompassing the integrity of the nation’s democratic institutions and the limits of presidential authority.
After the South Korean National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday, the Constitutional Court faces the task of determining not only Yoon’s political fate but also the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.
The stakes go beyond one individual, encompassing the integrity of the nation’s democratic institutions and the limits of presidential authority.
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