In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is set to take the stand in his own impeachment trial if public hearings proceed as planned. According to Yonhap News Agency, Yoon's defense counsel revealed that the impeached leader is ready to confidently present his case at the constitutional court's impeachment trial, which is scheduled to begin with its first preliminary hearing on December 27.
Yoon remains unfazed by the insurrection charge from a legal standpoint, with his counsel prepared to address ongoing criminal investigations. In his televised address on December 12, Yoon described his imposition of martial law on December 3 as an \"act of governance\" aimed at countering what he termed the \"legislative dictatorship\" of the majority opposition.
The impeachment process has been swift, with the National Assembly passing the second motion to impeach Yoon on December 14. The constitutional court now has up to 180 days to deliberate the case, during which Yoon's presidential powers will be suspended.
Meanwhile, Yoon's defense team is being organized separately for the criminal investigation and the impeachment trial. There's uncertainty surrounding whether Yoon will appear for questioning at the prosecutors' office on December 21, as his counsel has yet to announce their position on the summons.
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