South Korea Braces for Constitutional Court Ruling on Yoon Impeachment

South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok urged citizens to respect the upcoming Constitutional Court ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment over his brief martial law order. With tensions high, Choi emphasized the need for social stability, warning against unlawful protests and pledging full deployment of police forces in Seoul.

Authorities have ramped up security around the court, implementing a drone ban and a 100-meter security perimeter reinforced with barbed wire. Pro- and anti-Yoon demonstrators are expected to flood the streets as the ruling nears. Previous protests saw violent clashes, including a January riot where Yoon’s supporters stormed a court building. Police are prepared to use pepper spray and batons if unrest erupts.

Choi highlighted the global scrutiny on South Korea’s democracy, urging legal and peaceful expression of opinions. "Our democratic resilience is being tested," he said, stressing the importance of respecting the court’s decision.

The Constitutional Court’s ruling, expected within days, could shape the nation’s political future. With tensions mounting, authorities are bracing for potential unrest while urging unity and adherence to the rule of law.