South Korea rights watchdog retracts Yoon defense-rights recommendation, plans apology

South Korea's National Human Rights Commission reversed its earlier recommendation concerning President Yoon Suk Yeol's right to defense, a move that follows political pressure and signals a shift in the watchdog's stance. The commission plans to issue an apology, but the reversal raises questions about its independence amid ongoing political tensions. This development is notable as it marks a retreat by an independent state body under political scrutiny.