The impeachment trial of Prime Minister Han Deok-soo is set to begin in earnest with the first oral arguments on the 19th. The National Assembly impeached the Prime Minister based on allegations of participation in or connivance with acts of insurrection, but has decided to exclude the application of criminal insurrection charges from the proceedings. The Prime Minister's side argues there are no grounds for impeachment and requests a swift trial so he can return to office and contribute to the nation. The Constitutional Court is expected to demand document submissions from both parties and make efforts to proceed with expedited oral arguments.
