From Classroom to Courtroom: A Front-Row Seat to the Impeachment Trial

It has been over four months since South Korea's National Assembly passed its second impeachment against President Yoon Suk-yeol, effectively suspending him from his duties. On April 4, 2025, the Constitutional Court officially removed him from office with a unanimous 8-0 decision. This concluded the tumultuous turn of events since Yoon’s declaration of martial law on December 3, a move rejected by the National Assembly and later withdrawn within six hours.

At CSIA, students and teachers watched the live coverage of the court’s decision together, a decision that proved to be more important than any academic lesson could offer. We go to school not just to study, but to learn how the world works and to become responsible members of society. Witnessing a historical moment, we realized what democracy in action looks like. Students effectively understood the gravity of the situation and the implications of the decision for South Korea’s future.

Students weren’t just passive viewers. Instead, classes conducted in-depth discussions, asked questions, and respectfully shared our thoughts. This was real learning—curiosity and eagerness to understand the world around us. At the end of the day, school isn’t just about sticking to a set schedule or covering textbook material: real-life applications of concepts can teach us even more.