South Korea in political crisis after president resists arrest
Saturday, 4 January 2025 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol resisted arrest after his failed martial law decree led to his impeachment and suspension. Investigators halted their attempt at the presidential residence due to safety concerns. The arrest warrant for insurrection charges expires soon, prompting potential legal action and political instability.
In the heart of Seoul, thousands of South Koreans gathered in the snow to protest for and against the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. With his arrest warrant expiring soon, the country faces a high-stakes political crisis. Yoon's attempt to declare martial law in December 2023 triggered...
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While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul.
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