For the first time in this country’s history, authorities arrested a sitting president. On Wednesday, South Korean investigators said that the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested during their second attempt to execute the arrest warrant against him. RELATED: New Arrest Attempts for President Yoon Suk-yeol in South Korea The joint investigation unit, composed of […]

 Yoon Suk-yeol, who faces charges of insurrection, was dismissed by the National Assembly on December 14 last year. Related: South Korea: Suspended President Yoon Manages to Avoid Arrest The Republic of Korea’s joint investigative unit on Monday requested an extension of the arrest warrant against deposed President Yoon Suk-yeol in connection with his brief imposition […]

The presidential security service prevented anti-corruption officers from carrying out the arrest. At 3 a.m. Friday, five vehicles left South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO). Investigators onboard were to execute the arrest warrant against the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, which was issued by a Seoul court on Tuesday. RELATED: South Korea: Possible […]

Anti-corruption authorities are set to execute a detention order to interrogate him about the declaration of martial law. On Thursday, tensions surrounding the residence of ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol escalated as hundreds of his supporters gathered outside, anticipating the possibility that authorities might attempt to execute a temporary detention order to interrogate him about the […]

The Yonhap news agency reported that the court took this step following the impeachment trial that resulted in the suspension of Yoon’s powers on December 14. Related: South Korean President Yoon Fails to Appear for Interrogation A court in South Korea has issued a historic arrest warrant for ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces […]

Currently, he is accused of crimes such as rebellion, abuse of power, and insurrection. On Wednesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol failed to appear for questioning after being summoned by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) regarding his declaration of martial law on December 3. RELATED: South Korea: Prosecution Service Will Arrest President […]

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will assume the position of interim president while the judicial process is underway. Related: South Korea: Second Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon Suk-yeol The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea initiated judicial proceedings to assess the dismissal of President Yoon Suk-yeol. This event follows Parliament’s decision to impeach him after […]

The motion was supported by lawmakers from his own party. On Saturday, the South Korean Parliament approved the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol for declaring martial law on September 3. The motion was supported by lawmakers from the president’s own party. RELATED: South Korea: Second Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon Suk-yeol All 300 members of […]

This statement, was repealed a few hours later by the same parliament. However, the implications of this action have led to questions about the legitimacy and political judgment of the president. Related: South Korean Parliament approves disqualification of Minister of Justice and Chief of Police The Parliament of the Republic of Korea today filed a […]

At least two-thirds of the 300 National Assembly lawmakers are required to vote in favor to pass an impeachment motion. On Thursday, South Korea’s opposition parties on Thursday submitted a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration, according to multiple media outlets. RELATED: Police Raid South Korean President’s Office Amid […]