Pakistan, March 8 -- South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday after a Seoul court overturned his arrest. The court ruled that Yoon could stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained, citing questions over the legality of his arrest. His release comes amid ongoing deliberations by the Constitutional Court on whether to dismiss or reinstate him.

Upon his release, Yoon waved to his supporters, who cheered and waved South Korean and U.S. flags. In a statement, he thanked the court for correcting the "illegality" of his arrest and urged his fasting supporters to end their hunger strike. He then departed for his residence in Seoul in a black van.

Yoon was arrested and indicted in Janu...