Parliamentary lawyers in South Korea are seeking the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol through impeachment, comparing him to a dictator during final arguments in his trial. Yoon is accused of declaring martial law without constitutional grounds in December, which led to his impeachment by parliament. The lawyers argue that Yoon sought to have his every word written into the constitution and wanted to privatize the country, which they equate to dictatorship. Yoon denies intending to impose full military rule, claiming he was only warning against the opposition’s abuse of power. The Constitutional Court, made up of eight judges, will decide Yoon’s fate, with a ruling expected in the coming days. Yoon’s martial law declaration lasted only six hours before he rescinded it, but it caused a constitutional crisis that led to the impeachment of the acting president as well. Yoon is currently held in detention over separate criminal charges, making him the first sitting president to face a criminal trial in South Korea. If Yoon is removed from office, a new presidential election must be held within 60 days.
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