SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 6 out of 10 South Koreans support impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration, a survey showed Friday, as the Constitutional Court appeared to move closer to decide whether to formally remove him from office or reinstate him.

South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or

Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol blamed the “malicious” opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court yesterday that their refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to “destroy” his government.

Another hearing will be held next week before deciding whether President Yoon Suk Yeol should be permanently removed from office. South Korea’s Constitutional Court will hold another hearing next week

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (/Pool Photo via

Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attends his impeachment trial, blaming opposition forces for the political crisis. Protests erupt as supporters demand his reinstatement.