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Can South Korean President be arrested after impeachment? What's next for Yoon Suk Yeol?

IndiaTimes Sunday, 15 December 2024 ()
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment and a treason investigation following his declaration of martial law. The Constitutional Court will decide his fate, while investigators explore the possibility of his arrest, a first for a sitting president. Yoon denies the allegations and vows to fight, citing national security concerns.
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News video: South Korean President Yoon Impeached Over Failed Martial Law Bid: Watch Protesters Celebrating

South Korean President Yoon Impeached Over Failed Martial Law Bid: Watch Protesters Celebrating 03:34

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 on charges of insurrection, has plunged the country into political uncertainty. As Prime Minister...

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