Impeached South Korean President Yoon arrested after failed martial law bid
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 () South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained by authorities following his declaration of martial law in December, which he claimed was to counter an 'anti-state' opposition. A multi-day operation involving over 1,000 officers culminated in his arrest, leading to a focus on the Constitutional Court's deliberations on his impeachment.
A divide has emerged among South Korea's youth since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a bungled martial law decree in December and hunkered down at his residence resisting arrest. On one side, young..
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..
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.
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