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South Korean president risks life in prison or death penalty if guilty of treason

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South Korean president risks life in prison or death penalty if guilty of treason

South Korean president risks life in prison or death penalty if guilty of treason

South Korea's opposition has initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration.

If impeached, Yoon could face trial for high treason which is publishable by life imprisonment or death.


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