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South Korea's Yoon denies he committed 'insurrection'

South Korea's ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol has denied having committed "insurrection" in declaring martial law in his final statement to an impeachment hearing that could formally remove him from office.
World • 25 Feb

South Korean president indicted on insurrection charges

South Korea's prosecutors have indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law on 3 December, the main opposition party said.
World • 27 Jan

Yoon denies ordering military to 'drag out' politicians

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has denied ordering the military to "drag out" politicians from the country's parliament to prevent them from voting down his declaration of martial law.
World • 21 Jan

Clashes as S Korean investigators attempt to arrest Yoon

South Korean investigators made a fresh attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over a failed martial law bid, but were involved in clashes after being blocked by his guards.
Asia • 15 Jan

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