Investigators seek arrest warrant extension for impeached President Yoon

South Korean investigators are moving to extend the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a failed attempt to execute the warrant last Friday. An official announced on Monday that the anti-graft agency has requested police assistance to carry out the arrest. The situation escalated during the previous attempt

South Korean authorities halt President Yoon Suk-yeol after standoff

South Korean authorities have suspended their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol following an hours-long standoff with his security team at his residence in central Seoul. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) announced on Friday that it was forced to halt its efforts to detain Yoon over

South Korean court Issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon

A South Korean court has made history by issuing an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time authorities have sought to arrest a sitting president. The Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant on December 31, 2024, following a request from the Joint Investigation Headquarters, which

Prosecutors say suspended South Korean President Yoon ordered use of force

South Korean prosecutors have accused suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol of authorizing the military to use force, including potentially firing weapons, to enter parliament during his failed attempt to impose martial law. This allegation comes from a report shared with the media, detailing Yoon's actions during the political turmoil that

Parliament votes to impeach South Korea’s acting President Han Duck

South Korea's National Assembly has voted to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo, just two weeks after lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. A total of 192 lawmakers supported the impeachment, surpassing the 151 votes required for it to pass. Han Duck-soo, who assumed the presidency following Yoon's impeachment due to his