SEOUL, Jan 12 — South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week because of safety concerns, his lawyer said...
Protesters taking part in a demonstration against impeached South Korea n president Yoon Suk Yeol. — AFPas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codeSEOUL, Jan 12 — South Korea ’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week because of safety concerns, his lawyer said today.
He has refused to meet prosecutors and investigators, and earlier this month his presidential guard unit thwarted an attempt to arrest him following a tense, hours-long standoff. “Concerns about safety and potential incidents have arisen. Therefore, the President will not be able to attend the trial on January 14,” lawyer Yoon Kab-keun said in a statement sent toThe court will decide whether to uphold his impeachment or restore him to office.
The CIO said anyone obstructing their attempt could be detained themselves and police reportedly held a meeting of top commanders on Friday to plan for the renewed effort.
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