The recently arrested and impeached President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, faced court proceedings regarding his potential removal from office. Yoon, a former prosecutor, caused political upheaval by declaring martial law, which was swiftly overturned by the opposition-led parliament. Yoon was detained on insurrection charges, marking a historic arrest of a sitting South Korean president. Despite being in detention, he attended impeachment hearings at the Constitutional Court. If the impeachment is upheld, a new presidential election must be held within 60 days. Yoon has denied allegations of instructing military commanders to remove lawmakers from parliament. Testimonies from former military commanders and an ex-spy agency official are expected during the hearings. Yoon, 64, has been indicted as the alleged “ringleader of the insurrection” and faces a separate criminal trial with potential severe penalties.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon in court again for hearings on removal
