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.
- 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- Prosecutors plan to continue pursuing insurrection charges against Yoon, who declared and quickly rescinded martial law in December, citing threats from 'anti-state' elements.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.
CNA 
