Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of South Korea, was released from detention after a court found his prolonged detention unlawful. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that prosecutors had failed to follow procedural guidelines before indicting him, which invalidated his detention. Although he has been released, he still faces serious insurrection charges related to a martial law declaration. Additionally, his impeachment is under review, with the Constitutional Court determining the legitimacy of his removal from office. Yoon’s release allows him to remain free during the trial process.
The Seoul Central District Court ruled that prosecutors had violated procedural rules, rendering Mr. Yoon's detention invalid.
Mr. Yoon's release does not impact the insurrection charge regarding his martial law declaration or the ongoing impeachment proceedings.
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