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South Korean President Yoon to skip his first impeachment hearing, says lawyer

IndiaTimes Sunday, 12 January 2025 ()
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend his impeachment hearing due to safety concerns. His lawyer stated that the President is willing to appear once safety issues are addressed. Yoon previously resisted arrest after declaring, then quickly rescinding, martial law due to perceived 'anti-state activities' and North Korean threats.
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