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South Korea’s President Yoon arrested over short-lived martial law attempt

Investigators used ladders to climb into President Yoon Suk-yeol’s home after he failed to appear at impeachment trial.

Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025

Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment: trial of suspended South Korean president begins

First of five hearings into martial law declaration lasts only minutes, while Yoon Suk Yeol remains holed up inside his presidential compound

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025

Suspended South Korean president Yoon fails to attend first hearing in impeachment trial

Hearing at the constitutional court lasted just four minutes in Yoon’s absence

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

South Korea's Yoon Will Not Attend First Impeachment Hearing

South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week because of safety concerns, his lawyer said on Sunday.

International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025

S. Korea Presidential Security Chief Urges 'No Bloodshed' In Yoon Arrest

South Korea's presidential security chief said Friday there must be no bloodshed if another arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is executed by investigators over his failed martial law bid.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025

South Korea’s Yoon will accept impeachment ruling even if it means end to presidency, lawyer says

Yoon Suk Yeol’s lawyer warns of civil war if ‘something goes wrong’ in attempt to arrest president

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

Democrats grin and bear it as they set example for Republicans on peaceful transfer of power

‘I can feel proud that we’re acting as constitutional patriots,’ Representative Jamie Raskin tells Eric Garcia on the four-year anniversary of the Capitol riot

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Ken Paxton kicks off tour to pressure Republicans to support David Cook for House speaker

Paxton’s latest tour is the continuation of his efforts in the past year to get political revenge on House Republicans who supported his impeachment.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 6, 2025

South Korea: failed arrest of impeached president sets stage for more turmoil in 2025

It was a tumultuous end to 2024 for South Korea. On December 14, the country’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law. Then, just two weeks later, South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach his replacement, Han Duck-soo, accusing him of colluding with his predecessor.

The Conversation · Jan 3, 2025

South Korean Investigators Withdraw After Standoff With Impeached President

South Korean investigators face resistance detaining impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to a standoff and legal complexities.

Top News · Jan 3, 2025