Constitutional Court begins president's impeachment trial
The Constitutional Court officially began the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol, Friday, over his Dec. 3 imposition of martial law, vowing to swiftly proceed with the case.

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The Constitutional Court officially began the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol, Friday, over his Dec. 3 imposition of martial law, vowing to swiftly proceed with the case.
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