South Korea's impeached President Yoon arrested: What we know
The impeached South Korean president said he ultimately decided to respond to the investigation, according to Reuters.
Published Jan 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM EST
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South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
Why It Matters
Yoon is under investigation related to his declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, which ultimately pivoted the country into a political crisis. After the brief declaration, the National Assembly voted to impeach Yoon on December 14.
He previously vowed to "fight to the end" as authorities prepared to arrest him.
What People Are Saying
Yoon said in a statement obtained by Reuters: "When I saw them break into the security area using firefighting equipment today, I decided to respond to the CIO's [Corrupt Investigation Office's] investigation - despite it being an illegal investigation - to prevent unsavoury bloodshed."
This is a breaking story that will be updated with additional information.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a declaration of emergency martial law on December 3, 2024, in Seoul. Yoon has been arrested, according to Reuters. (Photo by South Korean Presidential Office via Getty... South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a declaration of emergency martial law on December 3, 2024, in Seoul. Yoon has been arrested, according to Reuters. (Photo by South Korean Presidential Office via Getty Images) fairness meterfairness meter
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