ANKARA

Nearly four fifths of South Koreans have accepted the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration in December according to a new poll, the Seoul-based Yonhap News Agency reported Monday.

The survey of 1,516 adults aged over 18 conducted from Wednesday to Friday found that 76.9% of respondents said they accepted the Constitutional Court's ruling to uphold Yoon's impeachment.

Some 17.4% said they were against the decision while 15% were undecided.

Public sentiment also varied before and after the court's decision.

Around 80% of respondents on Wednesday and Thursday said they would accept the ruling, but the number dropped to 71.2% on Friday.

Nearly 60% of the respondents said they want a candidate from the opposition bloc to win the next presidential race.

Some 37% said they would prefer to see the People Power Party become the ruling party again.

In terms of approval ratings, the opposition Democratic Party was ahead with 44.8%, while the ruling People Power Party posted 35.7%.

The presidential election is expected to be held on June 3.

*Writing by Aamir Latif