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South Korea 's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first formal hearing of the trial to determine if he is removed from office or reinstated because of concerns about his safety, Yonhap News reported citing his lawyer.The Constitutional Court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
3 failed after an hours-long standoff with security personnel at Yoon's fortified compound in central Seoul.“The officials in the Corruption Investigation Office and the police are trying to execute illegal and invalid arrest warrants through illegal methods, raising concerns about personal safety and mishaps,” lawyer Yoon Kab-keun was quoted as saying."In order for the president to appear for the trial, the issue of personal safety and security must be resolved.
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