US EditionSouth Korea’s Yoon denies leading ‘a coup’ on first day of insurrection trial
- The trial of Yoon Suk Yeol began over charges of leading an insurrection for declaring martial law, which was lifted after six hours due to parliamentary opposition.
- Yoon faces serious charges that could lead to life imprisonment or death, although South Korea has not executed anyone in decades.
- Prosecutors argue that Yoon's declaration lacked legal grounds and aimed to paralyze state institutions, while he claims it was necessary to address legislative challenges.
- Yoon's removal from office for violating constitutional powers has heightened social divisions between conservative and liberal factions in South Korea.
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Yoon's trial on rebellion charges opens in South Korea. Here's what to know
Seoul: Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal saga is far from over. Ten days after he was ousted from office over his martial law declaration, the former conservative South Korean president appeared for the first time at his criminal trial Monday on high-stakes rebellion charges. Yoon’s decision to declare military rule and send troops to Seoul streets in December made him the country’s first president to be indicted while in office. If convicted of rebellion, …
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