Why was martial law declared in South Korea?

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 release, with nearly 60 protesters arrested by security forces. The protests turned chaotic, with buildings damaged and windows smashed as supporters stormed the area. This unrest highlights the intensity of the political crisis following Yoon’s declaration of martial law, which sparked a nationwide controversy. Watch the full video for exclusive footage of the protests and violent confrontations. #YoonSukYeol #SouthKorea #Protests #ViolentClashes #CourtProtests #ArrestedProtesters #PoliticalCrisis #MartialLaw #SeoulProtests #ImpeachedPresident #YoonDetention #SouthKoreaUnrest #PoliticalTurmoil #ProtestViolence Also Read Yoon Suk Yeol's Arrest Reviewed as Impeached South Korean President Seeks Release from Custody :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-korean-president-yoon-suk-yeol-arrest-review-011-4046379.html?ref=DMDesc Impeached South Korean President Appeals for Release as Court Considers Formal Arrest Request :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-korean-president-argues-release-court-review-011-4046299.html?ref=DMDesc Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Getting A Pay Hike In 2025- Here's Why :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/impeached-south-korean-president-yoon-suk-yeol-getting-a-pay-hike-in-2025-heres-why-4041271.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.346~HT.318~

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 faced arrest. The arrest follows a tense standoff with investigators who raided the presidential residence. Yoon's attempted power grab, including directing soldiers to storm Parliament, led to charges of insurrection. Despite a previous failed arrest attempt on January 3, Yoon voluntarily agreed to appear before investigators before being detained. His arrest escalates South Korea's political crisis and tensions with his supporters. #YoonSukYeol #SouthKorea #PresidentArrested #MartialLawAttempt #PoliticalCrisis #InsurrectionCharges #PresidentialImpeachment #CorruptionInvestigation #SouthKoreanPolitics #HistoricArrest #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Amid High Drama, South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/amid-high-drama-south-korea-s-impeached-president-yoon-suk-yeol-arrested-011-4042671.html?ref=DMDesc Police Engage in Standoff with Guards at Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's Residence in Seoul :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/police-standoff-guards-impeached-president-yoon-residence-011-4042621.html?ref=DMDesc Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Getting A Pay Hike In 2025- Here's Why :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/impeached-south-korean-president-yoon-suk-yeol-getting-a-pay-hike-in-2025-heres-why-4041271.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.346~

Clashes as S. Korean investigators attempt to arrest President Yoon

Air Busan plane catches fire at South Korean airport, all 176 evacuated safely

A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday.