South Korea's Yoon willing to present views himself in legal proceedings, lawyer says


Seok Dong-hyeon, a lawyer for South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, December 19, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is willing to present his views himself during legal proceedings related to his short-lived declaration of martial law, a lawyer advising Yoon said on Thursday.

The lawyer, Seok Dong-hyeon, also told reporters that multiple - seemingly overlapping - investigations involving Yoon should be streamlined.

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