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South Korean Leader Yoon to Join Impeachment Proceedings in Court

Published On Tue, 21 Jan 2025
Anjali Kaul
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled to appear before the Constitutional Court on Tuesday for a hearing in his impeachment trial. This marks a significant moment in the proceedings, as the detained leader may have an opportunity to present his defense or respond to questions regarding his controversial attempt to enforce martial law.
President Yoon has been in custody since last week as part of a separate criminal investigation into allegations that he orchestrated an insurrection. The inquiry centers on his efforts in early December to impose martial law—a move that stunned the nation but was swiftly overturned by parliamentary intervention just hours later. This dual legal predicament has placed Yoon at the heart of South Korea's ongoing political turmoil.
Disclaimer:This image is taken from Reuters.