Drama Unfolds as South Korea's Court Takes on President Yoon's Impeachment 😱
Hold onto your hats, folks! South Korea's Constitutional Court kicked off the impeachment hearings of President Yoon Suk-yeol on a tense Monday. The big question on everyone's mind: Will he stay or will he go? 🤔
The buzz began after Yoon's alleged attempt at martial law on December 3rd, which sent shockwaves across the nation. Now, investigators are gearing up to question him this week as the court dives into the nitty-gritty of the case.
Spokesperson Lee Jean announced that the first public hearing is slated for December 27th. \"It's a preparatory session,\" she said, \"to iron out the major legal issues and set the schedule.\" And guess what? Yoon doesn't have to attend this one. Lucky him! 😏
For those keeping score, the court has up to six months to make its decision. That's a long wait, but hey, legal wheels turn slowly! 🕰️
This isn't the first time South Korea has been here. Remember in 2017 when former President Park Geun-hye was ousted in just three months after her impeachment? History might just be repeating itself! 📖
But wait, there's more! Yoon and several senior officials might face charges of insurrection over the brief martial law. A joint team from the police, defense ministry, and anti-corruption agency plans to summon Yoon for questioning at 10 a.m. this Wednesday. Will he show up? Stay tuned! 📺
Funny thing is, when investigators tried to deliver the summons to Yoon's office and residence, the presidential security service played hard to get, saying they couldn't accept it. Awkward! 😬
Yoon already skipped out on a separate summons from the prosecutors' office on Sunday, citing he was still putting together his legal dream team. Sounds like someone needs more time! ⏳
The nation watches with bated breath as this political saga unfolds. Will President Yoon be the next to step down, or will he weather the storm? Only time will tell! 🌪️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
