In South Korea, a Seoul court acquitted former President Yoon Suk Yeol of charges related to the appointment of former Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup as ambassador to Australia. The court found that Yoon's actions did not constitute abuse of power or obstruction of justice in the investigation of a Marine's death. This ruling has significant implications for Yoon's ongoing legal challenges and the political landscape in South Korea.
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