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South Korean President Released as Constitutional Court Prepares Impeachment Ruling

Yoon Suk Yeol, facing insurrection charges, was freed after a court canceled his detention over procedural issues, deepening political tensions in the country.

Members of the police stand guard as supporters of South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stand outside the Seoul detention center after the court decided to release him, in Uiwang, South Korea, March 7, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji/File Photo
South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol reacts outside the Seoul detention center after his release, in Uiwang, South Korea, March 8, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji
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Overview

  • President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday after a court ruled his arrest warrant invalid due to procedural errors in the indictment process.
  • Yoon, impeached by parliament and suspended from office, awaits a Constitutional Court decision on whether he will be permanently removed or reinstated as president.
  • Prosecutors plan to continue pursuing insurrection charges against Yoon, who declared and quickly rescinded martial law in December, citing threats from 'anti-state' elements.
  • The release has polarized public opinion, with supporters welcoming him as a resilient leader and critics questioning the legitimacy of his legal battles.
  • Authorities are preparing for large-scale protests in Seoul, with over 12,000 police officers deployed ahead of the court's imminent impeachment ruling.