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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Raphael Rashid in Seoul, and agencies

South Korean court begins review of president’s impeachment over martial law

A man in a crowd of protesters raises his fists and cheers
People in Seoul cheer after President Yoon Suk-yeol is impeached. The constitutional court is now reviewing parliament’s decision. Photograph: Chris Jung/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock

South Korea’s constitutional court has begun reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law on 3 December, a process that will decide if he is removed from office.

The court will hold the first public hearing on 27 December, the spokesperson Lee Jean told a news conference, after the court’s six justices met on Saturday to discuss plans for reviewing the impeachment by the opposition-controlled parliament.

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