South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection charges after declaring martial law

news.yahoo.com January 27, 2025, 04:01 AM UTC

South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been charged with insurrection after declaring martial law on December 3. He was arrested on January 15, marking the first time a sitting president has faced criminal charges in the country. Yoon's martial law attempt led to his impeachment by parliament on December 14, pending a decision from the constitutional court. His refusal to cooperate with investigators resulted in a standoff, culminating in a police operation to arrest him. Political turmoil has intensified, with Yoon's party divided over his leadership. Protests for and against Yoon continue, as the opposition seeks to impeach more officials linked to his administration.


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