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Impeached South Korean President Yoon arrested after failed martial law bid

IndiaTimes 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.
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