South Korean court orders formal arrest of impeached President Yoon over martial law decree
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was formally arrested early Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul, as he faces possible imprisonment over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month.
South Korean president arrested, accused of leading insurrection
Yoon, who was impeached and suspended from office in December, is the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested.
South Korea Issues Warrant to Formally Arrest Impeached Leader
A South Korean court issued a fresh warrant to formally detain President Yoon Suk Yeol, allowing investigators to keep the embattled leader in their custody longer as they look into criminal allegations over his ill-fated martial law declaration.
South Korea’s impeached president is arrested over martial law declaration and his supporters riot
South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested early on Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul.
Impeached South Korean president to appear in court hearing to argue against his arrest
Lawyers for South Korea’s impeached president say he will appear at a hearing in a Seoul court to oppose a formal arrest over last month’s imposition of martial law
Impeached South Korean president argues for his release as court reviews his formal arrest
South Korea’s impeached president has argued for his release before a Seoul judge as the court reviewed whether to grant a law enforcement request for his formal arrest
Protesters Storm S. Korea Court After President's Detention Extended
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader's detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law.
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