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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Court Over Martial Law Controversy

President Yoon Suk Yeol appears in court challenging rebellion charges linked to his brief martial law declaration, intensifying South Korea's political turmoil and division.


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South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol faces criminal charges of insurrection linked to a brief martial law declaration in December. His arrest has sparked protests and heightened political tensions, as he argues the martial law was a necessary warning against a perceived leftist threat. The court hearings mark a significant moment in South Korea's democracy, with opposition leaders questioning the legitimacy of Yoon's claims of a North Korean infiltration in domestic politics. Amid heightened security and public unrest, the Constitutional Court deliberates Yoon's impeachment, which has plunged the country into chaos.

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Yoon Suk Yeol is accused of insurrection and faces severe penalties, highlighting a grave constitutional crisis in South Korea.

The declaration of martial law, even for a brief period, led to a significant political backlash and questions about democratic integrity in the nation.

Yoon's legal challenges revolve around whether his actions were justified under the law or represent a dangerous overreach of power.

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