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The Constitutional Court in South Korea is scheduled to hold its first preparatory hearing today, Friday, for the trial to determine the validity of the impeachment of President Yeon Seok-yul, by the National Assembly..
The session, scheduled for today, will bring together the legal representatives of President Yoon and the National Assembly to present their positions, present a list of witnesses and evidence, and coordinate future event dates..
The two judges appointed for the preparatory proceedings, Lee Mi-sun and Jeong Hyung-sik will preside over the hearing..
South Korean media said: “Until Friday morning, Yoon refused to receive documents related to his trial and failed to finalize the appointment of a legal defense team to deal with the case, just a few hours before the session, d His representatives announced the appointment of a legal team to defend him, led by Kim Hong Il, head of the committee. session, and Representative Jung Chung-rih, Chairman of the Legislative and Judiciary Committee, among others will be representing the National Assembly. other people.”
For his part, Yoon denied the accusations against him of “inciting a rebellion by declaring martial law on December 3,” and said this was an act of governance, and a warning against what he described as abuse of legislative power by the main opposition. Democratic Party.“.
The court has 180 days to decide whether to support or reject the impeachment, starting from the day the case is received on December 14. If the impeachment is upheld, the president will be removed from office, leading to early presidential elections. within 60 days. If he refuses, Yun will be reinstated.
Source: Agencies