“In South Korea, the hearing on the impeachment of the president begins. The process, which will last several weeks, is related to the declaration of a state of emergency and suspicion of mutiny.”, — write on: unn.ua
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The head of state found himself at the center of a scandal that led to his arrest.
The hearing process is expected to last several weeks, and is expected to conclude early next month. The final decision of the Constitutional Court should be announced by the middle of May, which may become decisive for the further political course of the country.
The political situation remains tense.
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At the end of last year, the president declared a state of emergency, which angered the opposition, which saw the move as a possible encroachment on the constitutional order.
South Korean police are investigating President Yoon Suk-yeol and a number of senior officials over the circumstances surrounding the declaration of martial law. As part of this case, the prosecutor’s office restricted former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun’s ability to travel abroad.
According to the latest developments, Kim Yong-hyun, who is in Seoul’s pre-trial detention center on charges of sedition, has attempted suicide. His condition is currently unknown.
South Korea: President Yoon faces impeachment this Saturday13.12.24, 13:04 • 15138 views