Legal Proceedings and Impeachment Trial
South Korean President contested his arrest on rebellion charges and fought an impeachment effort in separate court appearances, linked to his December martial law declaration.
Yoon's martial law, intended as a warning to the opposition, led to his indictment on rebellion charges and impeachment by the . The martial law was lifted six hours later.
Political Turmoil and Public Reaction
His declaration sparked political turmoil, disrupted diplomacy, and tested democracy's resilience, with conservative supporters rioting after his arrest.
Yoon's legal team argues the martial law was a governance act, challenging the legitimacy of the probe, while opponents see it as an attempt to undermine democracy.