South Korea looks set for a dramatic political showdown this week as impeachment proceedings kick off against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, who remains holed up in his fortified residence evading arrest for a separate criminal investigation.

While suspended from his duties, Yoon remains in office until South Korea's constitutional court upholds his impeachment. Yoon cited threats from "anti-state forces" and North Kor

Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of South Korea, is set to receive a salary hike despite his suspension for briefly placing the country under martial law last year.