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South Korea's Constitutional Court adjourned the impeachment trial of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol shortly after its opening session on Tuesday, as Yoon failed to attend. His lawyer stated that attempts to detain Yoon have hindered him from presenting his defense. The next session is set for Thursday, where proceedings will continue without Yoon if he remains absent. Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae confirmed his legal team would represent him.
The Constitutional Court must decide within 180 days whether Yoon will be removed or reinstated. Meanwhile, Yoon faces a criminal investigation for alleged insurrection, with authorities reissuing an arrest warrant following a failed attempt to detain him. His lawyer criticized the warrant’s execution, asserting that legal procedures were not followed.
Yoon's brief declaration of martial law on December 3, later withdrawn, has plunged the nation into unprecedented political instability. His chief of staff, Chung Jin-suk, suggested alternative locations for questioning to avoid clashes with investigators.
Investigating agencies, including the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) and police, met with the Presidential Security Service (PSS) to discuss executing the warrant peacefully. The defense ministry confirmed military forces would not intervene in the matter.
Amid the chaos, North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday during a visit by Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. South Korean intelligence indicated the tests aimed to showcase North Korea's deterrent capabilities and draw international attention.
South Korea now faces dual challenges: resolving its internal political crisis and addressing heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
