The Constitutional Court of South Korea held the first hearing of the impeachment trial against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. During the brief four-minute session, Yoon’s request to remove Judge Chung Kye-sun from the case was unanimously rejected.

Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae confirmed that the trial would proceed on Thursday, regardless of Yoon’s presence, and dismissed objections to the court’s schedule. Yoon’s legal team had argued for Chung’s removal, citing potential bias, but the court ruled the process adheres to constitutional laws.

The case stems from a martial law crisis that led to Yoon’s suspension.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

On May 30, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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