April 30, 2025
The charge of insurrection faced by the impeached leader is punishable by life imprisonment or even death, although South Korea has not executed anyone in decades
The cabinet agreed the date on Tuesday after discussions with the National Election Commission since it needed to approve a public holiday for the election
Dogged by personal scandals involving his wife, a bitter row with political opponents, and party-room rifts, Yoon was removed from the presidency on Friday
Presidents can serve a single 5-year term in South Korea with a number of potential contenders for the top seat
The stunning declaration of martial law ignited the worst political crisis in the country in decades and rattled markets
Yoon has been ousted for violating constitutional powers, sparking political crisis
Han took over as acting leader from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was himself impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law in December
Security is being tightened around the court as both pro and anti-Yoon contingents are expected to take to the streets to hear the ruling due in a few days
