JOURNAL ARTICLE

South Korean President Yoon Indicted on Insurrection Charges.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Yoo, Sarina; Choi, Soo-Hyang 3 of 3

Abstract

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on charges of insurrection for his attempt to impose martial law, leading to his impeachment and detention. Yoon's lawyers argue that the martial law declaration should not be considered an insurrection. The public is divided over Yoon's future, with supporters demanding his release and protesters calling for his ouster. The Constitutional Court has up to six months to decide whether to permanently remove Yoon from office, potentially triggering a presidential election. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182479902
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