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South Korea Divided as Impeached President Yoon Faces Unprecedented Arrest | N18G

South Korea faces political turmoil as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol confronts potential arrest over allegations of attempting to impose martial law. Rival protests erupted near the presidential residence on January 2, with supporters deeming the arrest illegal and opponents urging his resignation. A court approved an arrest warrant on December 31, potentially making Yoon the first sitting president to be detained during an investigation. The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) leads the probe, with a January 6 deadline to execute the warrant. Questions remain over security forces’ compliance, intensifying uncertainty in a nation already deeply divided over Yoon’s controversial actions.

January 02, 2025 / 17:45 IST
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first published: Jan 2, 2025 05:45 pm

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