SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors will pursue President Yoon Suk Yeol’s conviction for insurrection despite a court decision ordering the release of the impeached leader from prison, the head of the prosecutors ‘ office said on Monday ( Mar 10 ).
Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung said he respected the trip court decision but did not agree with its examination that the prosecution filing was past the lawfully allowed expiry period, which the court said made Yoon’s detention while on trial unlawful.
” I’ve directed that the trial makes explanations on various issues during trial, and we’ll do everything we can to do this accusation”, he told reporters when asked whether the court decision meant it was likely to drop the situation.
Yoon has been on judicial prosecution since Feb 20 over claims he led an uprising by declaring martial law on Dec 3. He lifted the military rules order after about six days.