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South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Arrested: What We Know
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
Why It Matters
Yoon is under investigation related to his declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, which ultimately pivoted the country into a political crisis. After the brief declaration, the National Assembly voted to impeach Yoon on December 14.
He previously vowed to “fight to the end” as authorities prepared to arrest him.
What To Know
According to Reuters, Yoon’s motorcade was seen approaching the anti-corruption agency offices on Wednesday. Yoon’s arrest is related to insurrection allegations over his declaration of martial law.
A previous attempt to arrest Yoon was carried out last week but forces guarding his home reportedly blocked authorities from detaining him, the Associated Press (AP) notes. The country’s head of presidential security service, Park Jong-joon, then resigned after facing backlash when his crews were accused of taking part in the obstruction.
South Korean lawmakers also announced a new bill this month in an effort to independently investigate Yoon’s martial law declaration, according to the AP.
What People Are Saying
Yoon said in a statement obtained by Reuters: “When I saw them break into the security area using firefighting equipment today, I decided to respond to the CIO’s [Corrupt Investigation Office’s] investigation – despite it being an illegal investigation – to prevent unsavoury bloodshed.”
CNN Anchor Jim Sciutto posted on X, formerly Twitter: “Breaking: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested for questioning and ushered out of his residential compound by investigators in a motorcade, according to the country’s Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO).”
Update 1/14/25, 10:14 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.
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