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South Korea’s President Yoon arrested

By Jordi Bou

January 15, 2025 - South Korean investigators have arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for alleged insurrection over his bid to impose martial law, a move that plunged the country into turmoil.

Yoon, 64, is being investigated on charges of insurrection for a failed martial law order on December 3 that plunged the country into crisis.

He has also been impeached by parliament and suspended from office - but will not be removed from his position until the Constitutional Court rules on his impeachment.

Authorities now have 48 hours to question Yoon, before seeking a warrant to detain him for up to 20 days or releasing him.

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PUBLISHED: 15/01/2025; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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