South Korea prosecutors detain shaman over ‘links to Yoon’s presidential campaign’
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South Korea prosecutors detain shaman over ‘links to Yoon’s presidential campaign’

The Independent  

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. Read our privacy policy South Korea has detained a shaman for his alleged involvement in president Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2022 presidential campaign on charges of receiving illegal political funds, an investigation that could spell more trouble for the impeached president. At a rare joint news conference for foreign media, foreign minister Cho Tae-yul and finance minister Choi Sang-mok sought to reassure Seoul’s allies and calm market jitters since as the martial law chaos triggered the nation’s biggest political crisis in decades. Meanwhile, the second attempt to gain entry to the office of Mr Yoon by investigators failed on Tuesday after presidential office security staff denied them entry, Yonhap news agency reported. A joint investigation team including police and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials was trying to access computer servers of the presidential office’s security service to get records of phones including one used by the police commissioner, Yonhap said, citing the team.

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South Korean police question presidential security chief as rift over detaining president deepens
2 hours, 51 minutes ago

South Korean police question presidential security chief as rift over detaining president deepens

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean police questioned the chief of the presidential security service on Friday as the two agencies clashed over attempts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Park Jong-joon, the presidential security chief, says that his duty is to protect the president and warned of “bloodshed,” as critics said that his agency is becoming Yoon’s private …

South Korea Presidential security chief says must be 'no bloodshed' over Yoon arrest
5 hours, 9 minutes ago

South Korea Presidential security chief says must be 'no bloodshed' over Yoon arrest

The Hindu  

South Korea's Presidential security chief said Friday that there must be no bloodshed if investigators try again to execute an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid. Yoon has refused questioning and last week resisted arrest in a tense stand-off between his security team and investigators after his short-lived power grab plunged South …

South Korean lawmakers seek independent probe as Yoon’s lawyers warn detention may spark ‘civil war’
20 hours, 9 minutes ago

South Korean lawmakers seek independent probe as Yoon’s lawyers warn detention may spark ‘civil war’

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean opposition parties introduced a bill Thursday calling for an independent investigation into impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief martial law declaration, as thousands of his supporters and critics held tense rallies near his residence ahead of his potential detention. The bill, jointly submitted by six parties, including the main liberal opposition Democratic Party, proposes …

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol to accept court decision even if it ends presidency, says lawyer
1 day ago

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol to accept court decision even if it ends presidency, says lawyer

The Hindu  

“South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will accept the decision of the Constitutional Court that is trying parliament’s impeachment case against him, even if it decides to remove the suspended leader from office,” his lawyer said on Thursday. “So if the decision is ‘removal’, it cannot but be accepted,” Yoon Kab-keun, the lawyer for Mr. Yoon, told a news conference, …

Impeached South Korean President’s lawyers slam detention efforts as acting leader warns of clash
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Impeached South Korean President’s lawyers slam detention efforts as acting leader warns of clash

The Hindu  

Lawyers for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denounced efforts to detain him over his short-lived imposition of martial law, while the country’s acting leader expressed concern Wednesday over a possible clash between law enforcement agents and presidential security personnel. As anti-corruption officials and police prepared another attempt to detain Mr. Yoon following last week’s failed effort, the presidential …

Impeached South Korean president’s lawyers slam detention efforts as acting leader warns of clash
Top News
1 day, 20 hours ago

Impeached South Korean president’s lawyers slam detention efforts as acting leader warns of clash

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Lawyers for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denounced efforts to detain him over his short-lived imposition of martial law, while the country’s acting leader expressed concern Wednesday over a possible clash between law enforcement agents and presidential security personnel. As anti-corruption officials and police prepared another attempt to detain Yoon following last week’s failed …

Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korean authorities extend arrest warrant for embattled president
Top News
3 days, 7 hours ago

Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korean authorities extend arrest warrant for embattled president

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean authorities have granted a request to extend a warrant to detain the country’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his surprise declaration of martial law last month. But the suspended president’s backers have insisted that the actions being taken against him are contrary to South Korean law and Yoon has remained …

Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korean authorities extend arrest warrant for embattled president
Top News
3 days, 7 hours ago

Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korean authorities extend arrest warrant for embattled president

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean authorities have granted a request to extend a warrant to detain the country’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his surprise declaration of martial law last month. But the suspended president’s backers have insisted that the actions being taken against him are contrary to South Korean law and Yoon has remained …

South Korea: Another blow to ousted President Yoon, anti-graft agency receives new arrest warrant
3 days, 7 hours ago

South Korea: Another blow to ousted President Yoon, anti-graft agency receives new arrest warrant

India TV News  

South Korea’s anti-corruption agency says it has received a new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its previous attempt was blocked by the presidential security service last week. The Seoul Western District Court last week had initially issued a warrant to detain Yoon and a separate warrant to search his residence after he defied authorities by …

South Korean Agency And Police Debate Tougher Measures To Detain Impeached President
3 days, 20 hours ago

South Korean Agency And Police Debate Tougher Measures To Detain Impeached President

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s anti-corruption agency and police debated on Monday more forceful measures to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after their previous attempt was blocked by the presidential security service last week. However, the anti-corruption agency backtracked hours later after the police stated it could be legally problematic for them to be entirely …

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, impeached South Korean president who evaded arrest?
6 days, 19 hours ago

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, impeached South Korean president who evaded arrest?

The Independent  

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. “He sounded like a politician under siege, making a …

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol evades arrest after six-hour standoff
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6 days, 21 hours ago

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol evades arrest after six-hour standoff

The Independent  

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. Read our privacy policy South Korean investigators failed in …

South Korea's Impeached President Defies Warrant After Hourslong Standoff
1 week ago

South Korea's Impeached President Defies Warrant After Hourslong Standoff

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean investigators left the president’s official residence after a nearly six-hour standoff during which he defied their attempt to detain him in the latest confrontation of a political crisis that has paralyzed South Korean politics and seen two heads of state impeached in under a month. The country’s anti-corruption agency said it …

South Korea’s impeached president defies warrant after hourslong standoff
1 week ago

South Korea’s impeached president defies warrant after hourslong standoff

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean investigators left the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a near-six-hour standoff on Friday during which he defied their attempt to detain him. The country’s anti-corruption agency said it withdrew its investigators after the presidential security service blocked them from entering Yoon’s residence for hours, due to concerns about their safety. …

South Korea's anti-corruption agency fails to detain impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol
1 week ago

South Korea's anti-corruption agency fails to detain impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol

India TV News  

Following a nearly six-hour standoff with the presidential security service on Friday, South Korean investigators failed to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. In its statement, the country's anti-corruption agency said that it withdrew its investigators after they were blocked from entering Yoon's official residence due to concerns about the safety of its members. Presidential security service blocks entry Earlier, …

South Korean investigators attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korean investigators attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean investigators arrived at the presidential residence with a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law, but faced resistance from presidential security staff as hundreds of Yoon’s supporters gathered outside vowing to protect him. The anti-corruption agency didn’t immediately reply to questions about whether investigators successfully entered …

South Korean investigators head to Seoul in bid to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korean investigators head to Seoul in bid to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

LA Times  

Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally outside the presidential residence in Seoul on Thursday. The signs read, “Oppose impeachment.” South Korea’s anti-corruption agency has dispatched investigators to execute a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as hundreds of his supporters gathered at his residence in Seoul, vowing to block their approach. Yoon Kap-keun, …

South Korea’s impeached president defies warrant after hours-long standoff
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korea’s impeached president defies warrant after hours-long standoff

LA Times  

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rally near the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday. South Korean investigators left the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a near-six-hour standoff on Friday during which he defied their attempt to detain him for questioning. The country’s anti-corruption agency said it withdrew its investigators over concern for …

South Korea’s Yoon will be arrested within deadline, anti-graft chief says
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon will be arrested within deadline, anti-graft chief says

Al Jazeera  

Chief of Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials warns that anyone blocking arrest can be prosecuted. South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol will be arrested before a warrant issued over his short-lived declaration of martial law expires next week, the country’s chief anticorruption investigator has said. Oh Dong-woon, the head of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, told reporters …

South Korean Court Issues Warrant To Detain Impeached President Yoon
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korean Court Issues Warrant To Detain Impeached President Yoon

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law. Protesters carry a caricature of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during a rally demanding his arrest in Seoul, …

South Korean court issues warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid corruption probe | Details
1 week, 3 days ago

South Korean court issues warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid corruption probe | Details

India TV News  

South Korea's anti-corruption agency announced on Tuesday that the Seoul Western District Court has issued a detention warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, alongside approval to search his presidential office. According to a statement by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, the move follows Yoon's controversial and short-lived declaration of martial law earlier this month. Charges against Yoon …

South Korean Law Enforcement Moves To Detain Impeached President Yoon For Alleged Act Of Rebellion
Trending News
1 week, 4 days ago

South Korean Law Enforcement Moves To Detain Impeached President Yoon For Alleged Act Of Rebellion

ABP News  

South Korean Law enforcement requested a court warrant on Monday, to detain the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as a part of an investigation into whether his shot-live martial law decree on December 3 constituted an act of rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials has led a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the martial law …

South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree

Al Jazeera  

Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week. Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has defied a summons to appear for questioning over his short-lived declaration of martial law for the second time in a week. Yoon, who served as the country’s top-ranking prosecutor before entering politics, has been …

South Korean opposition party threatens to impeach acting president over martial law counsel
2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korean opposition party threatens to impeach acting president over martial law counsel

The Independent  

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. Read our privacy policy South Korea's opposition party has …

South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon
2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon

Raw Story  

Investigators probing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his foiled martial law bid on Friday ordered him to appear before the country's corruption watchdog on Christmas Day -- after he snubbed a previous summons this week. Conservative leader Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament last weekend following his short-lived December 3 martial law declaration, which plunged …

Suspended South Korean President summoned by corruption watchdog on Christmas
3 weeks ago

Suspended South Korean President summoned by corruption watchdog on Christmas

India Today  

Investigators probing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his foiled martial law bid on Friday ordered him to appear before the country's corruption watchdog on Christmas Day -- after he snubbed a previous summons this week. Conservative leader Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament last weekend following his short-lived December 3 martial law declaration, which plunged …

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol fails to appear at corruption hearing
3 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol fails to appear at corruption hearing

ABC  

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has failed to appear before the country's corruption watchdog, it said, after he was summoned for questioning over his brief implementation of martial law earlier this month. South Korea's parliament votes to impeach president Photo shows A man in a suit with black hair looking solemn A defiant Yoon Suk Yeol faced a …

South Korea’s Yoon given until December 21 to appear for questioning
3 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon given until December 21 to appear for questioning

The Independent  

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South Korea: Impeached President Yoon gets ultimatum, 'appear for questioning by Dec 21 or...'
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea: Impeached President Yoon gets ultimatum, 'appear for questioning by Dec 21 or...'

Firstpost  

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been asked by prosecutors to appear by Saturday for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest An ultimatum to appear for questioning on Saturday December 21 over failed martial law bid or face possible arrest has been given by South Korean prosecutors to President Yoon Suk Yeol on …

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report

India Today  

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, the Yonhap news agency said. On Tuesday, prosecutors warned Yoon to appear for questioning over the martial law bid by Saturday or face a potential arrest warrant, Yonhap said citing the prosecution. …

South Korea's Impeached President Avoids Investigators As Court Mulls His Fate
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea's Impeached President Avoids Investigators As Court Mulls His Fate

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol dodged requests by investigative agencies to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree, as the Constitutional Court began its first meeting Monday on Yoon’s case to determine whether to formally unseat or reinstate him. Agency investigator Son Yeong-jo cited presidential secretarial staff at Yoon’s …

South Korea’s impeached leader avoids investigators as court begins meeting to determine his fate
3 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea’s impeached leader avoids investigators as court begins meeting to determine his fate

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol dodged requests by investigative agencies to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree, as the Constitutional Court began its first meeting Monday on Yoon’s case to determine whether to formally unseat or reinstate him. Agency investigator Son Yeong-jo cited presidential secretarial staff at Yoon’s office as claiming …

South Korean investigators request impeached president to appear for questioning over martial law
3 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korean investigators request impeached president to appear for questioning over martial law

The Independent  

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South Korea’s president faces both impeachment and an insurrection probe – what’s next for Yoon Suk Yeol?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea’s president faces both impeachment and an insurrection probe – what’s next for Yoon Suk Yeol?

CNN  

Hong Kong/Seoul CNN — The vote by South Korea’s parliament to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday marked the culmination of a stunning political showdown sparked by his shock decision to impose martial law on the vibrant democratic country. In 2016, it took the Constitutional Court three months to reach the decision to remove Park Geun-hye, the country’s first …

South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant as court begins review of impeachment
3 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant as court begins review of impeachment

Al Jazeera  

Constitutional Court to hold its first public hearing on December 27 as Yoon announces his defence team. Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has rebuffed investigators, who are seeking answers over his failed bid to declare martial law, as the country’s Constitutional Court begins a parallel process of deciding whether he should be removed from office. It has set its …

South Korea's joint investigation team to summon President Yoon over insurrection charge
3 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea's joint investigation team to summon President Yoon over insurrection charge

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-16 08:48 This handout from the South Korean Presidential Office via Yonhap taken and released on Dec 14, 2024 shows President Yoon Suk Yeol giving a public address from his official residence in Seoul. SEOUL -- S. Korea's joint investigation team will summon the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday on charges of insurrection and abuse of …

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached

The Hindu  

South Korea’s Opposition leader offered on Sunday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets, a day after the Opposition-controlled Parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law. Liberal Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, whose party holds a majority in the …

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached

LA Times  

South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party leader, Lee Jae-myung, is seen as the front-runner to replace President Yoon Suk Yeol. South Korea’s opposition leader offered Sunday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets, a day after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol over a …

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
3 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

NPR  

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol toggle caption Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, holding him accountable for his attempt to impose martial law. toggle caption South Korean Presidential Office/Getty Images Yoon defiantly vowed on Thursday to "fight to the end," claiming his declaration of …

Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s ruling party backs impeachment as president refuses to step down over martial law
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s ruling party backs impeachment as president refuses to step down over martial law

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea’s ruling party has thrown its support behind attempts to impeach embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated decision to declare martial law that sparked a political crisis and widespread public anger in the country. Video Ad Feedback ‘I am deeply sorry’: South Korea president apologizes for declaring martial law 01:01 - Source: …

South Korean police raid presidential office, ex-minister attempts suicide
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean police raid presidential office, ex-minister attempts suicide

Al Jazeera  

Developments come as opposition party prepares to make second bid to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. South Korean police have raided the presidential office as part of an investigation into Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration, while officials told parliament the country’s former defence chief attempted suicide in custody. The dramatic developments on Wednesday came after authorities earlier arrested former Defence Minister …

South Korean police raids President Yoon Suk Yeol's office over martial law declaration: Report
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean police raids President Yoon Suk Yeol's office over martial law declaration: Report

India TV News  

South Korean police raided the presidential office on Wednesday as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law brief announced earlier this month. Opposition pushes for impeachment amid uncertainty The Democratic Party plans to submit a new motion for Yoon’s impeachment on Saturday, following a failed attempt earlier due to a ruling party boycott. “We cannot allow …

South Korean parliament approves special counsel to investigate Yoon over martial law order
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean parliament approves special counsel to investigate Yoon over martial law order

The Independent  

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. Read our privacy policy South Korean lawmakers have passed …

South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts to take his own life as presidential office raided in martial law fallout
1 month ago

South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts to take his own life as presidential office raided in martial law fallout

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to end his own life while in custody, the head of the country’s correctional service said Wednesday, as a political crisis from the President’s brief declaration of martial law continues to spiral. Separately, South Korean police raided the presidential office on Wednesday, a presidential security official …

South Korea prosecutors name president Yoon Suk Yeol as suspect in treason investigation
1 month ago

South Korea prosecutors name president Yoon Suk Yeol as suspect in treason investigation

The Independent  

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. Read our privacy policy The leadership crisis in South …

President Yoon has survived impeachment, but South Korea is on boil
1 month ago

President Yoon has survived impeachment, but South Korea is on boil

Firstpost  

Though South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has survived the impeachment attempt, the sentiments that this martial law fiasco has instilled in the people will go a long way Protesters hold placards as they take part in a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law, which was reversed hours later, in …

South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition
1 month ago

South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean prosecutors on Sunday detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol, making him the first figure detained over the case. In Kim’s impeachment motion document, the Democratic Party and other opposition parties accused him of proposing martial law to Yoon. The …

South Korea bans president from traveling overseas as insurrection probe widens
1 month ago

South Korea bans president from traveling overseas as insurrection probe widens

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean authorities have imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as prosecutors weigh possible insurrection charges over his botched attempt to impose martial law last week. Video Ad Feedback CNN correspondent reports from chaotic protests after failed South Korea impeachment 02:35 - Source: CNN In a night of high drama, lawmakers …

South Korea arrests ex-defence minister over alleged role in martial law: Report
1 month ago

South Korea arrests ex-defence minister over alleged role in martial law: Report

India Today  

South Korean prosecutors on Sunday arrested ex-Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun over his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Tuesday, Yonhap News Agency said. Yoon survived an impeachment vote in parliament on Saturday, prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, but the leader of his own party said the president would eventually have …

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