South Korea's political drama just leveled up! 🍿 Prosecutors are doubling down on their pursuit of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's conviction for insurrection, days after a court ordered his release from jail. "We respect the ruling, but we’re not backing down," said Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung, hinting at a courtroom showdown ahead. 💼⚖️
Yoon, accused of declaring martial law last December (then lifting it six hours later ⏱️), walked out of detention Saturday. His lawyers claim the charges are "politically motivated", but prosecutors insist the legal fight isn’t over yet. What’s at stake? A pending Constitutional Court decision could either reinstate Yoon or kick him out of office for good—forcing a snap presidential election. 🇰🇷🗳️
With impeachment hanging over him since February, Yoon’s fate now mirrors a K-drama cliffhanger. Will he survive politically? Or will South Korea hit "reset" with new leadership? 📺✨ Stay tuned—this story’s far from done.
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S. Korea prosecutors to pursue Yoon's conviction despite jail release
cgtn.com