Over the Yoon: South Korea ousts president

尹在位:韩国总统被罢免

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2025-04-04

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South Korea has been paralysed since its president declared martial law in December. Even after his impeachment, politicians face a divided polity and battered economy. Why governments should pay attention to the “Henry” – High Earner, Not Rich Yet (9:49). And what tiffs over tofu teach us (15:38). Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • The Economist.

  • Hello and welcome to the Intelligence from the Economist.

  • I'm your host, Rosie Blore.

  • Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

  • I've just found out that a Henry is not just a popular man's name.

  • It stands for a type of person, high earner, not rich yet.

  • And it turns out they could be quite an important group.

  • And few foodstuffs attract such derision as tofu.

  • If you have strong views about those strange white blocks or the people who eat them,

  • you'll want to hear what our culture correspondent has to say.

  • But first, this morning,

  • South Korea's Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yun Suk Yeol and removed him from office.

  • The acting Chief justice said Yoon had breached the constitution by declaring martial law last December.

  • Crowds outside the court were jubilant.

  • But.

  • Some of Yun's supporters reacted by sobbing openly.

  • Yun's shocking attempt amounted to a coup that left the country rudderless.

  • Today's decision finally brings to an end the immediate political saga,

  • but not to the deeper divisions ins South Korea.

  • The court's decision today is a huge victory for South Korea's democratic institutions,