President Yoon Suk-yeol was released after 52 days in detention on charges of insurrection. Major international media outlets expressed concern that the president's release would intensify political conflict in Korean society. In particular, supporters of President Yoon welcome his release, while opposition forces fear he will deepen national division through increasingly extreme statements and actions. Foreign media reported that while President Yoon will stand trial without detention, his release will not affect the criminal trial on insurrection charges or the impeachment proceedings. If the Constitutional Court rules on impeachment, a presidential election must be held within two months.
