🔥 Big news from South Korea! The country's constitutional court announced on Monday that it will hold the first pretrial hearing for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment as scheduled on December 27. 📅
Despite Yoon's repeated attempts to dodge the delivery, a court official confirmed during a televised press conference that the impeachment notice, which officially took effect on December 20, has been acknowledged. The president is expected to submit his written responses to the court by Friday. 📝
In a twist, the presidential security service declined to accept any documents related to the impeachment trial, including court appearance requests and the hearing schedule. This move has only fueled the anticipation surrounding the upcoming hearing.
The National Assembly passed the impeachment motion on December 14, handing it over to the constitutional court for deliberation within a 180-day period. During this time, Yoon's presidential powers will be suspended. ⏳
The impeachment drama intensified when investigative agencies labeled Yoon a suspect on rebellion charges following his brief martial law declaration on the night of December 3. However, the National Assembly swiftly revoked the martial law just hours later.
Stay tuned as South Korea navigates this intense political saga! 🌐✨
