South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested Wednesday. The country’s anti-corruption agency detained him for questioning. Investigators are probing allegations linked to his martial law declaration last month. This is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been arrested. Yoon faces accusations of leading an insurrection. This charge could result in life […]
South Korean investigators ended their attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. The decision followed a tense six-hour standoff outside his residence. The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) called the arrest “practically impossible.” Officials criticized Yoon’s refusal to cooperate with the legal process. They promised to review the situation before deciding on the next steps. […]
South Korea parliament impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday. This deepened the nation’s political crisis. It followed President Yoon Suk Yeol’s suspension after declaring martial law earlier this month. Han became acting president after Yoon’s impeachment on December 14. Yoon faced impeachment for imposing martial law on December 3. The decision has plunged South […]
South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday. His own party turned against him after he refused to resign. Yoon’s brief attempt to impose martial law fueled the backlash. He is suspended from duty until the Constitutional Court makes its ruling. The impeachment stems from Yoon’s December 3 martial law declaration. […]
