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South Korean president Yoon faces historic criminal trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has become the first sitting head of state in the country to face a criminal trial, marking an unprecedented moment in the nation's political history. The trial, which commenced on Thursday at the Seoul Central District Court, revolves around Yoon's attempt......

South Korean prosecutors charge impeached president Yoon for insurrection

South Korean prosecutors have indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of leading an insurrection, following his brief declaration of martial law on December 3. The indictment stems from his actions, which the prosecution claims amounted to an attempt to incite political upheaval. A spokesperson......

South Korean President Arrested Amid Controversy Over Brief Martial Law Attempt

South Korean investigators have detained President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection related to a short-lived declaration of martial law that was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly. This marks the first time a sitting South Korean president has been arrested while in office. Officials......

Support for Impeached South Korean President Amid New Arrest Warrant

Supporters of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside his residence in Seoul on Wednesday, rallying in defiance as investigators prepared to make another attempt to arrest him. This comes after Yoon’s controversial martial law decree on December 3 triggered the country’s......

New Arrest Warrant for Impeached South Korean President Yoon Amid Political Crisis

South Korean authorities have secured a new arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a failed martial law attempt on December 3, which led the country into its deepest political crisis in decades. Yoon, a former prosecutor, has declined to cooperate with investigators on three......

South Korean Crisis Deepens as President Yoon Defies Arrest Amid Mass Protests

Thousands of South Korean citizens defied harsh winter conditions on Sunday to participate in demonstrations both supporting and opposing President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces unprecedented legal challenges following his controversial attempt to declare martial law. The protests come at a critical moment,......

South Korean Authorities Halt Arrest Attempt of Impeached President After Standoff

South Korean authorities have paused an effort to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol following a prolonged standoff with his security team at his residence in central Seoul. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) announced the suspension after investigators faced resistance......

South Korea Faces Political Turmoil: Yoon Vows to Fight Arrest Over Martial Law

SEOUL, Jan 2 – South Korea's political landscape is at a crossroads as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an unprecedented arrest warrant following his controversial imposition of martial law last month. Despite mounting legal and political pressure, Yoon has declared his determination......

South Korea at a Crossroads: Presidential Arrest Looms Amid Political Turmoil

South Korea faces a moment of unprecedented political and legal tension as President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was impeached earlier this month, is set to be arrested before a legal deadline expires. The country’s anti-corruption chief, Oh Dong-woon, confirmed that the arrest warrant would be executed......