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South Korea Ex-president Back In Court For Criminal Trial

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol has rejected the charges of insurrection against him over his short-lived declaration of martial law (Credit: AFP)

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court Monday for the second hearing of his criminal trial to defend himself against insurrection charges over his short-lived declaration of martial law.

Yoon was formally stripped of office earlier this month, after being impeached and suspended by lawmakers over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, which saw armed soldiers deployed to parliament.

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