South Korean president risks life in prison or death penalty if guilty of treason

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Published 1 week ago - Duration: 01:36s

South Korean president risks life in prison or death penalty if guilty of treason

South Korea's opposition has initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration.

If impeached, Yoon could face trial for high treason which is publishable by life imprisonment or death.


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