Why did it take so long to arrest South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol?
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Why did it take so long to arrest South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol?

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at the complex building housing the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials in Gwacheon Now that he is in the custody of anti-corruption agents, Mr Yoon’s legal process is expected to be closely watched both domestically and internationally, as a significant precedent for holding leaders accountable for alleged abuses of power while in office. open image in gallery Protesters gather during a rally demanding South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign, in downtown Seoul, South Korea, on 28 December Staffers use barricades and fire extinguishers to ward off special operations soldiers who arrive by helicopter and break windows as they enter parliament. open image in gallery Protesters wait for a rally demanding the arrest of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Jan. 6, 6 December: PPP leader Han Dong-hoon says Mr Yoon must be removed from power for trying to impose martial law. open image in gallery Protesters take part in a demonstration against impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol as they march on a street in Seoul on January 11 Mr Yoon‘s office says it has "no official position" on who is running the country amid questions over PPP discussions for a caretaker government.

History of this topic

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1 week ago
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