What does South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Impeachment Mean for Taiwan?

The Republic of Korea (ROK) President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempted self-coup in December 2024 sent shockwaves through the Indo-Pacific region. On April 4, the Constitutional Court of Korea unanimously upheld Yoon’s subsequent impeachment by the ROK National Assembly. As a result, South Korea will now hold an early presidential election to replace Yoon within 60 days.