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SOUTH KOREA: Top Court Says Yoon's Impeachment Trial Will Start Dec 27

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The Constitutional Court set the date for the first preparatory hearing ahead of President Yoon Suk-yeol impeachment trial for December 27 at 2pm local time, according to a report from Yonhap News Agency. This comes after the National Assembly approved an impeachment motion against Yoon on Saturday.

  • Parliament passed the impeachment motion with a majority of 204-85 with three abstentions and eight invalid ballots and with all lawmakers present at the vote. The decision implies Yoon's immediate suspension and triggers a trial before the Constitutional Court, which will decide whether to unseat or reinstate the President.
  • Prime Minister Han Duck-soo took over as acting head of state and will continue to serve in this capacity until the Constitutional Court reaches a verdict. Shortly after taking on his new role, Han held a phone call with US President Joe Biden to reaffirm the "ironclad" alliance with the US.
  • The Constitutional Court now has 180 days to arrive at a verdict. All hearings will be open to the public but the identity of the lead judge has been kept confidential. Should Yoon be removed from office, a fresh presidential election will need to be held within 60 days from the issuance of the ruling.
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The Constitutional Court set the date for the first preparatory hearing ahead of President Yoon Suk-yeol impeachment trial for December 27 at 2pm local time, according to a report from Yonhap News Agency. This comes after the National Assembly approved an impeachment motion against Yoon on Saturday.

  • Parliament passed the impeachment motion with a majority of 204-85 with three abstentions and eight invalid ballots and with all lawmakers present at the vote. The decision implies Yoon's immediate suspension and triggers a trial before the Constitutional Court, which will decide whether to unseat or reinstate the President.
  • Prime Minister Han Duck-soo took over as acting head of state and will continue to serve in this capacity until the Constitutional Court reaches a verdict. Shortly after taking on his new role, Han held a phone call with US President Joe Biden to reaffirm the "ironclad" alliance with the US.
  • The Constitutional Court now has 180 days to arrive at a verdict. All hearings will be open to the public but the identity of the lead judge has been kept confidential. Should Yoon be removed from office, a fresh presidential election will need to be held within 60 days from the issuance of the ruling.