South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol freed from prison after canceled arrest

The impeached President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, was released from prison on Saturday after a court overturned his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained. Yoon had been arrested and indicted by prosecutors in January for his martial law decree on December 3, which caused political turmoil in the country. The National Assembly quickly reversed the decree and voted to impeach him, leading to his suspension from office.

Yoon’s supporters gathered outside the detention center, waving South Korean and U.S. flags and chanting his name as he emerged from the facility. He expressed his gratitude for the court’s decision to release him and called on his supporters to end their hunger strike against his impeachment.

The Constitutional Court is currently deliberating whether to formally dismiss or reinstate Yoon as president. If his impeachment is upheld, a new presidential election will be held within two months. The Seoul Central District Court granted Yoon’s request to be freed from prison, citing concerns over the legality of the investigations against him.

Yoon’s lawyers argued that the investigative agency that detained him did not have the legal authority to probe rebellion charges. The court also noted that the legal period for his formal arrest had expired before his indictment. Prosecutors chose not to appeal the court’s decision to release Yoon, allowing him to leave prison.

The main opposition party, the Democratic Party, criticized the prosecutors for not appealing the ruling and called on the Constitutional Court to swiftly dismiss Yoon to prevent further public unrest. Yoon, a former prosecutor general, has faced backlash for his actions during his presidency.

In conclusion, Yoon’s release from prison marks a significant development in the ongoing political crisis in South Korea. The country awaits the Constitutional Court’s decision on his impeachment, which will determine the next steps in its leadership. Supporters and opponents of Yoon continue to voice their opinions, highlighting the deep divisions within the nation.

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