South Korean President's Fate Hangs in Balance as Constitutional Court Deliberates

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces potential removal from office after parliamentary impeachment. The Constitutional Court, with new appointments, will decide his fate in 180 days. The panel includes both liberal and conservative judges. The legal community anticipates a decision before some judges' terms expire in 2025.

The future of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is uncertain as the nation's Constitutional Court weighs his impeachment following parliament's decision to suspend him.

The Constitutional Court, recently reinforced with new appointments, has a 180-day window to reach a decision on Yoon's removal. The panel presently comprises judges with varied political backgrounds, introducing unpredictability to the outcome.

Legal analysts predict the court will aim to render a decision ahead of the expiry of terms for some judges in 2025, underlining the urgency of the deliberations.

(With inputs from agencies.)