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Impeached South Korean President Yoon charged with insurrection

Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection. This follows his attempt last month to declare martial law, which pushed the country into political turmoil. He is the first sitting president in South Korea to be charged with a crime and could face years in prison if convicted. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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South Korea’s Yoon to attend Constitutional Court hearing for first time

The defence team for South Korea's impeached and arrested president Yoon Suk Yeol says that he will attend the Constitutional Court hearing today for the first time. Yoon was arrested last week over his attempt to impose martial law in the country in December. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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South Korea’s Yoon to face second day of questioning after arrest

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol will be questioned by investigators for a second day, following his arrest on Wednesday. He is South Korea's first sitting president to be detained. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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South Korean authorities arrest impeached President Yoon

South Korean authorities have arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence. Yoon was holed-up there for weeks and will face questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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