South Korea President Yoon's legal team denies insurrection charges
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's legal team is standing firm, denying charges of insurrection against the impeached leader, but has agreed to comply with investigations. According to Yonhap reports, Mr Yoon will lay out his position if a public hearing is held. For now, Mr Yoon's legal team - which comprises high-profile retired prosecutors - believes the treason charges do not stand, since Mr Yoon declared martial law but did not aim to carry out a rebellion or seize power. CNA's Grace Shin was in the studio to share more on the latest developments.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's legal team is standing firm, denying charges of insurrection against the impeached leader, but has agreed to comply with investigations. According to Yonhap reports, Mr Yoon will lay out his position if a public hearing is held. For now, Mr Yoon's legal team - which comprises high-profile retired prosecutors - believes the treason charges do not stand, since Mr Yoon declared martial law but did not aim to carry out a rebellion or seize power. CNA's Grace Shin was in the studio to share more on the latest developments.