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South Korea’s impeached President Yoon released from prison

The Constitutional Court in South Korea is set to decide on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, with a ruling expected this week.
Police will be heavily deployed, and certain subway stations and schools will close on the ruling day due to safety concerns, as reported by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education.
Lee Ho-young, Acting Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, stated that plans are in place to prepare for worst-case scenarios during the ruling.
Recent protests have drawn tens of thousands, prompting increased security measures surrounding Yoon's residence, as noted by a police official speaking anonymously.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

How South Korea's Right Radicals Attack Justice and Incite National Fear

This week, the Constitutional Court will announce its verdict in the impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol. The fear of riots is great, because the followers of Yoon are radicalized, and evangelical Christians are also involved.

20 hours ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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Military.com

South Korea's Impeached President Yoon Released from Prison

South Korea’s impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being detained.

1 day ago·San Francisco, United States

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The Express Tribune

Supporters rally as South Korea’s Yoon freed ahead of insurrection trial

Thousands of supporters gathered in Seoul as South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was released from detention on Saturday, deepening the country’s political divide ahead of his insurrection trial. Yoon, 64, was freed after nearly two months in custody, during which he faced charges over his failed attempt to declare martial law in December. His release has ignited a fresh wave of public demonstrations, with conservative supporters cel…

2 days ago·Pakistan

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Radio France Internationale

South Korea: rallies will be banned during Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment verdict

The South Korean police plan to ban rallies near the Constitutional Court when they announce their decision to confirm – or not – the dismissal of President Yoon Suk-yeol, to prevent any disturbance, announced on Monday, 10 March, the Seoul police chief.

2 days ago·Paris, France

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Channel News Asia

Seoul police prepare to 'prevent conflict' at Yoon impeachment verdict

SEOUL: South Korean police are prepared to mobilise "all available equipment" to prevent unrest when a court announces whether it upholds the impeachment of the country's suspended presi

2 days ago·Singapore

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Firstpost News

Police prepare for chaos as South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on president's impeachment

Yoon's political fate hangs in the balance after his short-lived martial law decree on December 3 led to his impeachment and separate criminal charges of insurrection

2 days ago·Mumbai, India

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