Arguments in speech in the trial of disgraced President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose brief attempt to declare martial law pushed the nation into the greatest instability in politics in decades, were scheduled to begin on Tuesday 14th of January 2025. Yet, Yoon, who has remained sealed up in his Seoul hillside mansion for weeks, is …
South Korea’s President Yoon’s Trial Is About To Start
Arguments in speech in the trial of disgraced President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose brief attempt to declare martial law pushed the nation into the greatest instability in politics in decades, were scheduled to begin on Tuesday 14th of January 2025.
Yet, Yoon, who has remained sealed up in his Seoul hillside mansion for weeks, is not anticipated to attend, therefore the Constitutional Court session is probably going to be shortened.
On Thursday 16th of January 2025, is the date of the next trial. Within (180) days, the Constitutional Court will have to determine whether to eliminate Yoon from office or return his presidential authority.
President Not Present In Court
In addition, Yoon Suk Yeol is the subject of a criminal investigation for suspected disobedience when he disregarded a summons to appear for interrogation, officials are attempting to issue an arrest warrant.
Yoon’s imposition of martial law on December 3rd, which was lifted just (6) hours later, has caused one of Asia’s most dynamic democracies to experience unheard-of political instability.
The suspended president will not appear in the Constitutional Court on Tuesday 14th of January, according to Seok Dong-hyeon, his attorney, who claimed on Monday 13th of January that the government’s efforts to hold him in custody prohibited Yoon from voicing his opinions during the trial.
In the meantime, Yoon’s chief of staff stated on 14th January that in order to avoid a clash when the arrest warrant in opposition to Yoon was being carried out, Yoon’s office was prepared to communicate with the investigating officials.
Presidential chief of staff Chung Jin-suk remarked in a statement that Yoon Suk Yeol could visit a 3rd place outside of his secured home or that a visit to his house could be planned so that Yoon could be questioned by investigating officials.
Military Forces Are Not Involved
A South Korean court has sent out an arrest warrant for investigating officials, which involves the {police and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO)}, after their initial attempt to hold Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning was unsuccessful following a dispute with presidential security officials before this month.
Investigating authorities stated in a statement that the {Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), police, and Presidential Security Service (PSS)} met Tuesday to discuss the carrying out of the most recent arrest order.
During the discussion, police and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) requested the Presidential Security Service (PSS) assistance in carrying out the warrant in an efficient and secure way. They were expecting a response.
The military forces in charge of presidential security will not be activated in connection with Yoon’s warrant operation, the defense ministry announced.
