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.
