Seoul: The final hearing in President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial is scheduled for next week, according to the Constitutional Court's announcement on Thursday. The hearing is set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, during which the legal teams from both the National Assembly and President Yoon will present their closing arguments. Additionally, both the parliament and the president will deliver their final statements, as stated by acting court President Moon Hyung-bae during the 10th hearing.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the timing of the final hearing suggests that the court may issue its verdict by mid-March. This timeline aligns with the precedent set by former Presidents Roh Moo-hyun and Park Geun-hye, whose impeachment rulings were delivered approximately two weeks following their final hearings. The court's decision will determine whether President Yoon will be removed from office or reinstated, following his impeachment by the National Assembly over the brief imposition of martial law in December.