Judges begin deliberations on Monday, with Yoon due to be questioned on Wednesday
Judges began their deliberations on Monday and the first preparatory hearing will be held on December 27th, according to court officials. Meanwhile, South Korea’s joint investigation team will ask Yoon to appear on Wednesday for questioning over alleged insurrection and power abuse, Yonhap News reported.
The speaker of the National Assembly promised that the parliament would act quickly to appoint the remaining judges, two of whom have been nominated by the opposition and one by the ruling party. Yoon said Saturday he would never give up, signalling his intent to fight in court to retain his power. Investigative officials are seeking to question him over opposition allegations that he committed treason. They may even seek an arrest warrant for him, local media reported.
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