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South Korea impeachment judgement

South Korea's constitutional court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea's constitutional court unanimously upholds the impeachment of the country's president, Yoon Suk Yeol - confirming his removal from the role. He had attempted to impose martial law on the country. Elections will now be held in 60 days. We will hear from an opposition politician about the ruling - and what happens next

Concerns about the impact of President Trump's tariffs are growing. We will speak to a senior politician in one of the countries most affected, Sri Lanka.

And relief efforts are continuing in Myanmar, following the earthquake a week ago. We will hear about one of the countries providing help - India

Presenters:James Copnall and Lukwesa Burak

(Photo: Moon Hyung-bae, acting Chief Justice of South Korea's Constitutional Court, speaks during the final ruling of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment at the Constitutional Court, Seoul, South Korea. Credit: Kim Min-Hee/REUTERS)

50 minutes

Last on

Fri 4 Apr 2025 04:06GMT

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  • Fri 4 Apr 2025 04:06GMT