The first hearing on the impeachment of the current president begins in South Korea. This is reported by AP, UNN reports.
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The head of state is at the center of a scandal that led to his arrest.
The hearing process is expected to last for several weeks, with a possible conclusion early next month. The final decision of the Constitutional Court is expected to be announced by mid-May, which could be decisive for the country's future political course.
The political situation remains tense.
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At the end of last year, the president declared a state of emergency, which caused outrage among the opposition, which viewed this step as a possible encroachment on the constitutional order.
The South Korean police are conducting an investigation involving President Yun Suk-yeol and a number of high-ranking officials in connection with the declaration of martial law. As part of this case, the prosecutor's office has restricted the ability of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun to travel abroad.
According to the latest developments, Kim Yong-hyun, who is being held in a Seoul detention center on charges of rebellion, attempted suicide. His condition is currently unclear.
South Korea: President Yoon faces impeachment this Saturday13.12.24, 13:04