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South Korea’s Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to Testify in Impeachment Trial Over Martial Law Attempt

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Seoul, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to testify at his own impeachment trial over his administration’s controversial attempt to implement martial law, his attorney stated this Sunday. The Constitutional Court has scheduled this high-profile trial which is to include five hearings, starting from January 14 and concluding on February 4. Yoon, who has faced suspension from office since the impeachment, has vehemently defended his actions through his legal team, focusing exclusively on the upcoming trial. As per his attorney Yun Gap-geun, President Yoon intends to physically attend one of … Read more

South Korea’s Former Minister’s Legal Team Justifies Martial Law Declaration Amid Controversy

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Seoul, South Korea – Legal representatives for South Korea’s former minister have come to his defense over the controversial decision to implement martial law in the country, a measure critics have deemed excessive and unnecessary. This issue stems from political tensions that reached a zenith under the former administration, prompting discussions on civil liberties and governmental power. The martial law decree, issued during a particularly tumultuous period in South Korean politics, aimed to stabilize the national crisis but instead attracted scrutiny both domestically and internationally. Legal experts argue whether such a drastic decision was warranted, … Read more

Former South Korean Minister’s Legal Team Justifies Martial Law Declaration as President Yoon Confronts Impeachment Proceedings

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Seoul, South Korea – In a significant political development, former South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk’s attorneys have mounted a defense of the alleged planning of martial law during mass protests three years ago. The controversy comes as President Yoon Suk-yeol, under whose administration Cho served, faces an impeachment trial amid accusations of abusing power and violating election laws. Lawyers for Cho argue that the discussions of martial law were merely preparatory measures, aimed at maintaining public order during the 2016-2017 protests which ultimately led to the impeachment and jailing of former President Park Geun-hye. … Read more