South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Released from Jail Amid Legal Proceedings

Yoon, charged with attempted coup and abuse of power, awaits constitutional court ruling on impeachment and faces a criminal trial.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of attempting a coup and abusing power, was released from detention following a court's decision to lift his arrest warrant.
Yoon had been jailed in January after declaring martial law in December during a budget dispute, which led to his impeachment by parliament.
The constitutional court is expected to rule on Yoon's impeachment by mid-March, which could trigger new elections within 60 days if upheld.
Despite his release, Yoon still faces a criminal trial that could result in a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
Yoon greeted supporters outside the prison, expressing gratitude to the nation, before traveling to the presidential residence in a convoy.