South Korea’s impeached president is arrested over martial law declaration and his supporters riot
South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested early on Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul.
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Yoon’s arrest could mark the beginning of a prolonged period in custody, lasting months or longer, as he faces the possibility of imprisonment on potential rebellion charges linked to his imposition of martial law on Dec.
Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea as Yoon faces impeachment trial and possible arrest
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What lies ahead for South Korea’s impeached president as investigators seek his arrest?
Law enforcement authorities have requested a warrant to formally arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is spending his third day at a detention center after his lawyers failed in a last-minute attempt to secure his release.
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Police stand guard outside Seoul Detention Center where impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is held in custody, while a Pro-Yoon rally takes place outside, in Uiwang, South Korea, January 16, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
After the president’s arrest, what next for South Korea?
T HE PRESIDENCY of South Korea can be a treacherous job. Past office-holders have been impeached and even assassinated. But until January 15th, when investigators took Yoon Suk Yeol into custody, a sitting president had never been arrested.
South Korea court extends Yoon's detention, protesters storm court
A South Korean court on Sunday extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for up to 20 days, leading to violent protests by hundreds of angry supporters who stormed the court building, smashed windows and broke inside.
South Korean president arrested, accused of leading insurrection
Yoon, who was impeached and suspended from office in December, is the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested.
Arrest of South Korea’s impeached president triggers a riot by his supporters
Supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court early Sunday following its decision to formally arrest Yoon.
South Korea Issues Warrant to Formally Arrest Impeached Leader
A South Korean court issued a fresh warrant to formally detain President Yoon Suk Yeol, allowing investigators to keep the embattled leader in their custody longer as they look into criminal allegations over his ill-fated martial law declaration.
Impeached South Korean president to appear in court hearing to argue against his arrest
Lawyers for South Korea’s impeached president say he will appear at a hearing in a Seoul court to oppose a formal arrest over last month’s imposition of martial law
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