South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from detention following a court ruling, marking a dramatic turn in the country’s political saga. The decision allows Yoon to face his upcoming criminal trial without being held in custody, a move that has sparked both relief among his supporters and outrage among critics who see it as leniency for alleged abuses of power. Yoon’s impeachment stemmed from controversial decisions during his tenure, and his release has reignited debates about accountability and justice in South Korean politics. Crowds gathered outside the Seoul detention center, with some cheering the ruling as a victory for due process, while others decried it as a failure to uphold democratic norms, underscoring the nation’s deep divisions.
