Rob Watson
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A unanimous decision by the court and a unanimous cheer from Mr Yoon's opponents, some of whom had been waiting hours to hear these words. They wanted to be here for what they saw as a historic day.
A unanimous decision by the court and a unanimous cheer from Mr Yoon's opponents, some of whom had been waiting hours to hear these words. They wanted to be here for what they saw as a historic day.
This decision has been a long time coming. The political crisis started back in December when Mr Yoon tried to impose martial law. He argued he was trying to protect the country from communist forces. His opponents blamed his political setbacks for what was seen as a reckless move, one that stunned South Korea along with the rest of the world. This, a country proud of its democratic values.
This decision has been a long time coming. The political crisis started back in December when Mr Yoon tried to impose martial law. He argued he was trying to protect the country from communist forces. His opponents blamed his political setbacks for what was seen as a reckless move, one that stunned South Korea along with the rest of the world. This, a country proud of its democratic values.
As the crowd waited for the Constitutional Court to talk, with big screens mounted in the street, they sang along to K-pop, changing the lyrics of a popular song and calling for his removal. 14,000 police officers were put on the streets of Seoul to prepare for this moment, authorities employing a zero-tolerance approach, fearful of backlash after months of sometimes violent protests.
As the crowd waited for the Constitutional Court to talk, with big screens mounted in the street, they sang along to K-pop, changing the lyrics of a popular song and calling for his removal. 14,000 police officers were put on the streets of Seoul to prepare for this moment, authorities employing a zero-tolerance approach, fearful of backlash after months of sometimes violent protests.
Now the country will head to an election to be held within 60 days. For Mr Yoon, though, it's not over. He faces a separate criminal trial on insurrection charges that could mean life imprisonment or even the death penalty. He apologised for his shortcomings and thanked his supporters who are angry at the Constitutional Court's decision.
Now the country will head to an election to be held within 60 days. For Mr Yoon, though, it's not over. He faces a separate criminal trial on insurrection charges that could mean life imprisonment or even the death penalty. He apologised for his shortcomings and thanked his supporters who are angry at the Constitutional Court's decision.
This may mark the end of one chapter of political drama, but it begins another, as South Korea focuses on who to replace him and how to build unity in this increasingly divided country.
This may mark the end of one chapter of political drama, but it begins another, as South Korea focuses on who to replace him and how to build unity in this increasingly divided country.
It's fantastically well written, filmed and acted. It's incredibly compellingly produced. I mean, I watched it. I binged watched it like lots of other people just in one weekend. And I think because it touches on something that's just of concern to to all of us, whether you're a parent or not.
It's fantastically well written, filmed and acted. It's incredibly compellingly produced. I mean, I watched it. I binged watched it like lots of other people just in one weekend. And I think because it touches on something that's just of concern to to all of us, whether you're a parent or not.
And that is this broad general issue that goes way beyond Britain, which is the influence of social media. What are our children doing with their smartphones, either up in their bedrooms or at school? And how does this affect the rest of us? I think that's why it's so gripping, because you can't get away from it. It's this
And that is this broad general issue that goes way beyond Britain, which is the influence of social media. What are our children doing with their smartphones, either up in their bedrooms or at school? And how does this affect the rest of us? I think that's why it's so gripping, because you can't get away from it. It's this
in the US that suggested something like half of American school kids have experienced cyberbullying. Absolutely stunning. One in the UK that showed that 70% of boys aged 11 to 14 have been exposed to online material promoting misogyny and some UN research across 44 countries suggesting one in six school kids have experienced cyberbullying. So it's massive. Why is it so difficult to deal with?
in the US that suggested something like half of American school kids have experienced cyberbullying. Absolutely stunning. One in the UK that showed that 70% of boys aged 11 to 14 have been exposed to online material promoting misogyny and some UN research across 44 countries suggesting one in six school kids have experienced cyberbullying. So it's massive. Why is it so difficult to deal with?
Well, the programme makers in this case have said, you know, It's not just enough for schools and parents. Government should be getting involved. But the government in turn, in the form of Sir Keir Starmer, said, yeah, absolutely, the government should look at this, but it's a broader societal question.
Well, the programme makers in this case have said, you know, It's not just enough for schools and parents. Government should be getting involved. But the government in turn, in the form of Sir Keir Starmer, said, yeah, absolutely, the government should look at this, but it's a broader societal question.
And then you have the social media companies themselves who say, you know, our bottom line is always freedom of speech and self-regulation. So everybody can see there's some kind of a problem, but everyone's struggling to find what the solution is.
And then you have the social media companies themselves who say, you know, our bottom line is always freedom of speech and self-regulation. So everybody can see there's some kind of a problem, but everyone's struggling to find what the solution is.