Martial law

Arrest of South Korean President postponed

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The Corrupt Practices Investigation Agency (CIO) has suspended the execution of an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol due to obstruction from the bodyguards and military.

Bodyguards and military prevent arrest of South Korean President

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South Korea's corruption investigation agency has suspended the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol due to obstruction from the presidential guard and the military.

Executing the arrest warrant for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

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The Korean investigation agency executed an arrest warrant for suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on January 3.

South Korean President Could Be Arrested Today

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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol could be arrested as early as today, January 2, 2025.

South Korean court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol

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On December 30, a South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol.

South Korean President Faces Historic Arrest Warrant

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Authorities have requested an arrest warrant for suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law.

South Korea impeaches acting president for first time

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South Korea's National Assembly has voted to impeach Acting President Han Duck Soo, shortly after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached.

South Korean court speeds up impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol

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On December 27, the Constitutional Court of South Korea held the next hearing on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on January 3, 2025.

South Korean National Assembly votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

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South Korea's National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law.

South Korean President speaks out about martial law

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended the martial law decree, saying it was a regulatory action and rejecting accusations of rebellion.

South Korean police search President Yoon Suk Yeol's office

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South Korean police search the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol as part of an investigation into the imposition of martial law.

Former South Korean Defense Minister Officially Arrested

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Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was officially arrested on December 11 on charges of assisting President Yoon Suk Yeol in organizing a rebellion.

South Korean National Assembly passes bill to investigate President Yoon

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South Korea's National Assembly passes bill to appoint special prosecutor to investigate President Yoon Suk Yeol.

South Korean President banned from leaving the country

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been banned from leaving the country over his failed attempt to impose martial law, a Justice Ministry official said on December 9.