South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Amid Political Crisis

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In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested by anti-corruption investigators on Wednesday after a weeks-long political crisis stemming from his controversial martial law decree last month. This marks the first time in South Korean history that a sitting president has been arrested.

Yoon, who had been holed up in his fortified residence, was detained in the morning and transported by investigators in a motorcade. The president faces multiple criminal charges related to his martial law declaration, including accusations of insurrection, a crime that carries life imprisonment or even the death penalty.

The arrest follows a failed attempt earlier this month when Yoon’s security detail blocked police from approaching the presidential compound. Despite being under investigation, Yoon has continued to deny all accusations, calling the legal proceedings against him "illegal" and claiming that the "rule of law has collapsed" in the country.

Supporters and opponents of Yoon clashed in protests outside his residence, with chants ranging from "resign" to "free ROK, hurrah!" Yoon’s supporters, many of whom carry signs with phrases such as "Stop the steal," echoing Trump-era rhetoric, have rallied behind him despite his impeachment trial and ongoing investigations.

Yoon’s martial law decree, which he claimed was necessary to protect South Korea from anti-state threats, was swiftly reversed by lawmakers. The fallout from the decree has led to the impeachment of the president and a political crisis that has engulfed the nation. Yoon’s trial, which began earlier this week, continues as lawmakers push for accountability.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Amid Ongoing Crisis

Seoul, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday by anti-corruption investigators as part of an ongoing probe into his controversial martial law decree. Yoon, who declared martial law in December, faces charges including insurrection. This marks the first time a sitting president has been arrested in the country.

Supporters and critics clashed in protests outside Yoon's residence as the political turmoil escalates. Yoon’s arrest comes after an impeachment trial and multiple investigations. His martial law decree, aimed at countering alleged anti-state threats, has sparked widespread political unrest, with opposition lawmakers and citizens demanding accountability.