Yun Suk-yol was arrested on suspicion of attempting to impose martial law and using military forces against the parliament. The president will be held in custody for up to 20 days while the prosecutor's office prepares formal charges.
Yun Suk-yol became the first sitting president of South Korea to be detained as part of a criminal investigation. The president was impeached for failing to impose martial law on December 3.
President Yun Seok-yol is arrested on suspicion of treason after a failed attempt to impose martial law. He refuses to be interrogated and may lose his position through impeachment.
A 60-year-old man set himself on fire near the office of the anti-corruption agency in Seoul, where President Yun Seok-yeol was being questioned. The man died as a result of his injuries.
The Polish railroad has experienced serious traffic disruptions due to the weather, with 115 trains delayed or canceled. The biggest problems are observed on the Warsaw-Gdynia and Olsztyn-Elbląg routes due to icy conditions on the overhead lines.
Investigators have arrested suspended President Yun Seok-yol at his residence in Seoul. The arrest is related to the imposition of martial law in December and his subsequent absconding from the investigation.
South Korea's Constitutional Court begins hearings on the impeachment of President Yun Suk-yeol. The process, which will last several weeks, is connected with the declaration of a state of emergency and suspicion of rebellion.
South Korea's impeached president, Yun Seok-yeol, will receive a 3% salary increase despite his impeachment. His annual salary will increase to 262.6 million won, which has caused criticism among the population.
The Anti-Corruption Agency is preparing for a second attempt to arrest President Yun Seok-yol for attempting to impose martial law. The residence is heavily guarded by hundreds of armed guards and soldiers behind barricades.
A Seoul court has extended the arrest warrant for ousted President Yun Seok-yol after a failed attempt to detain him. The president barricaded himself in his residence after an attempt to impose martial law and impeachment.
The US Secretary of State said that Ukraine's position in the Kursk region is critical for future negotiations. Blinken emphasized the need for security guarantees for Ukraine due to the threat of another Putin attack.
South Korea's anti-corruption agency has entered the residence of former President Yun Seok-yol to arrest him. The arrest warrant was issued due to an attempt to impose martial law last month.
Law enforcement officers conducted searches at Muan Airport and Jeju Air's office after the Boeing 737-800 crash.
South Korean investigators are planning to execute an arrest warrant for ousted President Yun Suk-yol, who was impeached for declaring martial law. Yoon's supporters are protesting outside his residence, trying to prevent the arrest.
Japan celebrated the New Year with traditional ringing of the bell at Tokudai-ji temple. South Korea canceled festive performances due to the Boeing 737 plane crash that killed 179 people.
In South Korea, a Jeju Air plane returned to the airport due to landing gear problems after the recent Boeing 737 crash. The authorities are initiating an inspection of the entire air transportation system and 101 Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
South Korea's investigative team has requested an arrest warrant for former President Yun Seok-yol over attempts to impose martial law. The decision on the arrest will be made by the court while the impeachment trial is ongoing.
South Korea's acting president, Choi Sang-mook, has initiated an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire air transportation system. The decision was made after the crash of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS, which killed 179 passengers.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS crashed at the South Korean airport of Muan, killing 179 passengers. The crash could have been caused by a collision with birds and unfavorable weather conditions.
The Democratic Party of South Korea threatens to impeach interim President Han Dak-soo over the martial law case. The opposition demands the appointment of a special counsel by December 24.
South Korea's Constitutional Court has begun hearings on the impeachment of President Yun Seok-yol after he imposed martial law. The court has 180 days to make a decision, and the president is currently suspended from power.
The South Korean parliament voted to impeach President Yun Suk-yol. The United States supported the democratic process and expressed its readiness to cooperate with acting President Han Dak-soo.
Law enforcement officers searched the Office of President Yoon Suk Yol over an attempt to impose martial law last week. 18 investigators seized documents related to the Cabinet meeting on the declaration of martial law.
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in a pre-trial detention center in Seoul. He is being held on charges of rebellion related to the investigation of the declaration of martial law.
Yoon Sok Yol was banned from leaving the country after a failed attempt to impose martial law. The president became the subject of a criminal investigation, and his party delegated powers to the Prime Minister.
South Korean prosecutors have arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong hyun in a treason case. The arrest is related to the president's declaration of martial law last week.
President Yoon Suk Yule ordered the arrest of the leader of the ruling party and opposition, declaring martial law. The decision was overturned after a vote in Parliament, and the president's rating fell to 13%.
Han Dong Hong said it was necessary to remove President Yoon Sok Yule due to an attempt to impose martial law. The ruling party has scheduled an impeachment vote for Saturday.
Police launched an investigation into President Yun Suk-yol and high-ranking officials over the declaration of martial law. Prosecutors have banned former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun from traveling.
Yun Seok-yol appointed Choi Bong-hyuk as the new defense minister after Kim Yong-hyun resigned. The change of leadership followed a failed attempt to impose martial law and a political crisis in the country.
