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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

South Korean president who declared martial law claims he ‘believes in liberal democracy’

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol told judges he was a “firm believer of liberal democracy” as he appeared for his impeachment trial for the first time since imposing a shock martial law decree.

Mr Yoon appeared for the constitutional court hearing to decide whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate him after he was impeached by the National Assembly.

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