South Korea is currently facing a significant political crisis as impeachment proceedings have commenced against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon, who is evading arrest for a separate criminal investigation, has been holed up in his fortified residence, sparking widespread public outrage and protests following his declaration of martial law in December.
Despite being stripped of his presidential powers last month, Yoon has refused to attend the first formal hearing in his impeachment trial, citing safety concerns. He is wanted for questioning in multiple investigations, including allegations of leading an insurrection, a crime punishable by life imprisonment or the death penalty.
