South Korea's impeached president arrested

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Axios

Updated 10 hours ago


South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested at his presidential residence on Wednesday morning local time following an hours-long standoff, images from the scene show.

Why it matters: It's the first time an incumbent president has been detained in South Korea and marks the second attempt by anti-corruption investigators to arrest him for questioning related to his brief martial law declaration last month that triggered protests and shocked allies.

Yoon's many guards and supporters prevented the last attempt earlier this month.

The big picture: South Korean police are investigating Yoon for possible insurrection in connection with his declaration that saw him impeached and suspended from presidential duties.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/15/south-korea-yoon-suk-yeol-arrest-detention

[Ray Bruns]

1. Well, at least there's one functioning democracy in the world.

Maybe Merrick Garland should be taking notes.

[Buddyzbuddy]

2. And that's how it's done.