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South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained over martial law declaration

NPR Wednesday, 15 January 2025 ()
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained for questioning by police over insurrection charges
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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...

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