Trial Against Deposed South Korean President Begins
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Politics
April 14, 2025 06:00
seoul - The trial of former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol starts with serious charges. Legal experts predict a lengthy trial.
Legal Proceedings Commence
The trial of ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol began on Monday, with prosecutors alleging misuse of power.
The prosecutors argued that Yoon had no legal basis for declaring a state of emergency and accused him of attempting to paralyze state institutions.
The charge of rebellion against the ousted leader carries a potential sentence of life imprisonment or even the death penalty, although South Korea has not executed anyone for decades.
Experts anticipate a protracted legal process, with an initial verdict likely to be delivered in August.