The constitutional court of South Korea is racing toward a historic decision as President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial enters its final phase. The seventh hearing this week saw fiery debates over martial law chaos that rocked Seoul last December.
\"I Acted Within My Authority\"
Yoon, dressed sharply in a red tie, defended his emergency declaration during December's turmoil: \"The constitution grants presidents power to act during crises.\" But opposition leaders slammed the move as unconstitutional overreach, arguing no true \"national emergency\" existed.
Helicopters, Troops & Midnight Drama
TV footage from December 3 showed military helicopters landing at the National Assembly and special forces storming the building—all while Yoon claimed troops were ordered to withdraw. Former officials testified conflicting accounts, with ex-defense staff denying they received withdrawal commands.
Media Blackout Allegations
Prosecutors allege Yoon tried to cut utilities to left-leaning news outlets and a pollster. Former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min denied receiving such orders, contradicting evidence presented in court.
What’s Next?
The final hearing is set for Thursday, with a verdict due within 180 days of the December 14 impeachment vote. Yoon remains suspended—and detained—as South Korea’s first sitting president arrested while in office. The stakes? Nothing less than the future of democracy in one of Asia’s tech-savvy powerhouses.
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Former officials testified conflicting accounts, with ex-defense staff denying they received withdrawal commands.
The stakes? Nothing less than the future of democracy in one of Asia’s tech-savvy powerhouses.
South Korea in Crisis: Yoon Faces Impeachment…
