South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to Skip First Impeachment Hearing
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has announced that he will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial scheduled for January 14. His defense counsel, Yun Gap-geun, stated that safety concerns and potential mishaps have led to this decision.
The impeachment motion, passed by the National Assembly on December 14, has put Yoon's presidential powers on hold as the constitutional court deliberates over the next 180 days. During this period, Yoon faces multiple hearings on January 16, 21, 23, and February 4.
Yoon has been under investigation for allegedly leading an insurrection, which led to his declaration of martial law on December 3—a move that the National Assembly quickly revoked hours later. Previous attempts to arrest Yoon at the presidential residence were blocked by the presidential security service, prompting the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) and the National Office of Investigation (NOI) to continue their efforts, now with a renewed arrest warrant.
As Yoon navigates this tumultuous period, supporters and critics alike are closely watching the developments. Stay tuned to NewspaperAmigo.com for the latest updates on this unfolding political drama!
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to Skip First Impeachment Hearing 
His defense counsel, Yun Gap-geun, stated that safety concerns and potential mishaps have led to this decision. 
Previous attempts to arrest Yoon at the presidential residence were blocked by the presidential security service, prompting the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) and the National Office of Investigation (NOI) to continue their efforts, now with a renewed arrest warrant. 
