Yoon Suk Yeol

Protesters storm South Korean court following extension of President Yoon's detention

Protesters Storm Inside South Korea Court: Building Damaged, Smashed Over Yoon’s Detention Extension

Protests in South Korea escalated into violent clashes outside the Seoul court after the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was extended for up to 20 days. Thousands gathered to demand his..

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol arrested by anti-corruption agency after weeks-long standoff

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol becomes the first sitting president to be arrested in the country’s history after weeks-long standoff.

Chaos In South Korea: President Yoon Arrested Again | Political Crisis Deepens with His Detention

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on January 15, 2025, after a failed martial law attempt. This historic event marks the first time a sitting president in South Korea has..

Clashes as S. Korean investigators attempt to arrest President Yoon

South Korean police take charge in effort to detain impeached President Yoon

Dozens of anti-corruption agency investigators and assisting police officers attempted to detain the impeached president on Friday but retreated from his residence in Seoul after a tense five-hour..

South Korea's Divisive Showdown: Thousands Rally For & Against Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

In the heart of Seoul, thousands of South Koreans gathered in the snow to protest for and against the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. With his arrest warrant expiring soon, the country..

Thousands of protesters in South Korea demand arrest of ousted President Yoon

While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul.

Thousands protest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol

Standoff in Seoul ends after security forces suspend attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon

Investigators withdrew from Yoon Suk Yeol's residence after the South Korean presidential security service blocked their attempt to arrest him during a six-hour standoff.

Seoul court issues arrest warrant for Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges, blocked by military

A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges, but military personnel have blocked the police from carrying out the arrest. The incident..

'Arrest Yoon Suk Yeol' -Martial Law Controversy, Insurrection Charges, Political Turmoil in S. Korea

South Korea faces an unprecedented political crisis as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol becomes the first sitting leader to have an arrest warrant approved. Following his controversial imposition of..

South Korea’s Acting President Choi Faces Deadliest Air Crash Hours Into Job After Political Chaos

In a shocking turn of events, South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok is Thrust into a leadership crisis just hours into his new role. Following the deadly plane crash at Muan International..

South Korean president impeached after second vote over martial order declaration

President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached at the second time of asking, as lawmakers voted in favour of the motion by 204 votes to 85.

South Korean President Yoon Impeached Over Failed Martial Law Bid: Watch Protesters Celebrating

In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean lawmakers have impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following his failed attempt to impose martial law. The vote, which saw 204 lawmakers supporting impeachment..

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over failed martial law

If Yoon is impeached, his powers will be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office and if he is removed, an election to replace him must be held within 60 days.

South Korea's opposition leader pushes for new impeachment vote against Yoon

South Korea's opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, will push for another impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk-yeol. Protests grow as critics denounce Yoon's martial law declaration.

Protests in South Korea's Parliament Fail to Stop Yoon Suk from Surviving First Impeachment Attempt

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has successfully fended off his first impeachment attempt despite widespread protests in the parliament. The opposition-led motion, which stemmed from his..

'Won't Forgive': S Korea Crisis Deepens | YOON SUK Admits Crime | Self-Coup, Martial Law & Violence

In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol publicly apologizes for his controversial attempt to impose martial law, acknowledging the severity of the situation. The crisis..

South Korea's president apologises for martial law ahead of impeachment vote

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologised to the nation ahead of a planned impeachment vote and vowed to face all legal consequences after attempting to impose martial law earlier this..

More Trouble for the South Korean President? Treason Probe as Martial Law Fiasco Sparks Protests

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces mounting pressure as police open a treason investigation following his controversial imposition of martial law. The move, which saw troops and helicopters..

South Korean president risks life in prison or death penalty if guilty of treason

South Korea's opposition has initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration. If impeached, Yoon could face trial for high treason which is..

Martial Law Spark Chaos as Yoon Faces Impeachment; Defense Chief Replaced Amid Political Uproar

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law in Seoul sparks political backlash. Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun resigns as opposition parties push impeachment motions against..