South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a string of legal battles as the suspended leader fights to save his political career – and avoid prison – following his brief imposition of martial law last year.

Facing South Korea's Constitutional Court, Yoon Suk Yeol said his decision was needed to protect the country. This was the final day of hearings that could formally remove Yoon from office.Beleaguered South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol said the country had been facing an "existential crisis" when he declared martial law in December last year.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gave a closing statement at his impeachment trial on Tuesday, apologizing to citizens for his short-lived declaration of martial law but defending the move.