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South Korea's Ex-President Yoon Rearrested Over Martial Law

South Korea's Ex-President Yoon Rearrested Over Martial Law

Above: Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing in Seoul on July 9, 2025. Image copyright: Kim Hong-Ji/Pool/AFP/Getty Images

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 76% chance that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will complete his full term, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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