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Protests Erupt As South Korea’s Suspended President Fights Impeachment
By Gideon Ayeni
South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, appeared before the Constitutional Court on Tuesday, pledging to fully cooperate with the judges as they deliberate on whether to permanently remove him from office.
Yoon’s impeachment trial has ignited fierce nationwide protests, with supporters and critics clashing outside the courthouse, underscoring the deep political divisions in the country.
Yoon was impeached following his controversial martial law declaration on December 3, which lasted only six hours before being overturned by lawmakers. His dramatic decision to impose martial law and his subsequent arrest made headlines as he became the first sitting South Korean president to face charges of insurrection.
During Tuesday’s hearing, Yoon firmly denied allegations that he had ordered military commanders to influence lawmakers’ votes against his martial law decree. When questioned by the court, he simply replied, “No,” denying any involvement in the matter.
His defense team has argued that the martial law declaration was necessary due to alleged election fraud. However, prosecutors have strongly rejected this defense, describing it as unclear and contradictory, casting doubt on the legitimacy of his actions.
If the Constitutional Court upholds Yoon’s impeachment, he will lose the presidency, triggering new elections within 60 days. This potential outcome has sparked even more tension, with legal experts warning that Yoon’s ongoing refusal to cooperate with a separate criminal investigation into his martial law decision could further damage his case.
Pro-Yoon protests have escalated in recent days, with hundreds of supporters clashing with police outside the courthouse as his detention continues. Many believe Yoon’s court appearances are part of a strategy to rally his loyal base, but political analysts caution that his defiance of legal processes could ultimately backfire.
As the impeachment trial continues, South Korea remains in a state of political uncertainty. With the trial expected to stretch on for months, the nation eagerly awaits the court’s final decision, which will have far-reaching consequences for its leadership and future.
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