SEOUL, South Korea >> South Korea’s Constitutional Court is set to rule on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol today, either removing him from office or restoring his powers four months after the leader threw the country into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law.

The court was scheduled to issue a verdict on Yoon in a nationally televised session set to begin in the morning. At least six of its eight justices must vote to remove Yoon for the impeachment to be upheld. If the court orders Yoon removed, a national election will be held within two months to find a new president. If the court rules for the president, he will immediately return to presidential duties.

Yoon’s declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 lasted only six hours before he was forced to lift it after the opposition-controlled legislature voted it down. Later in December, the assembly impeached Yoon, suspending his powers and sending his case to the Constitutional Court. Yoon is facing a separate criminal trial for alleged rebellion.

Whatever today’s verdict is, experts predict it will further deepen domestic divides. In the past four months, millions have taken to the streets to denounce or support Yoon, adding to the turmoil.