In South Korea, ousted President Yun has been arrested
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Today, on January 15, former President of South Korea Yun Sok Yol was arrested at his residence. During the arrest, Yun's personal bodyguards put up strong resistance. After several hours of struggle, the ousted president surrendered. This has been reported by international news agencies.
Yun Sok Yol described this as "a complete breakdown of the rule of law." According to AP, Yun is suspected of not complying with a legal investigation. The president further stated that he agreed to appear for questioning to avoid bloodshed.
According to the police, more than 3,000 officers were mobilized to arrest President Yun at his residence. His supporters and party members also gathered in front of his headquarters.
Yun's lawyers confirmed that on January 15, he would be interrogated by the Corruption and High-ranking Officials Investigation Office (CIO). However, the president stated that he considered this investigation illegal.
The country's major opposition party, the "Toburo" Democratic Party, described Yun's arrest as "the first step towards restoring democracy and the rule of law."
On December 31, the Western District Court of Seoul issued an arrest warrant for Yun for the CIO. This was the first time in South Korea's history that an arrest warrant had been issued for an incumbent president. Yun was charged with inciting rebellion and abuse of power.
On December 3, Yun declared martial law in the country, aimed at suppressing political opposition. This decision sparked public outrage. On December 14, the South Korean parliament voted to impeach the president.
Initially, the duties of the president were carried out by Prime Minister Han Dok Su, but he was also removed from office on December 27. Currently, the duties of the president are being performed by Minister of Economy and Finance Choi San Mok. He has made restoring political stability his primary task.
According to the police, more than 3,000 officers were mobilized to arrest President Yun at his residence. His supporters and party members also gathered in front of his headquarters.
Yun's lawyers confirmed that on January 15, he would be interrogated by the Corruption and High-ranking Officials Investigation Office (CIO). However, the president stated that he considered this investigation illegal.
The country's major opposition party, the "Toburo" Democratic Party, described Yun's arrest as "the first step towards restoring democracy and the rule of law."
On December 31, the Western District Court of Seoul issued an arrest warrant for Yun for the CIO. This was the first time in South Korea's history that an arrest warrant had been issued for an incumbent president. Yun was charged with inciting rebellion and abuse of power.
On December 3, Yun declared martial law in the country, aimed at suppressing political opposition. This decision sparked public outrage. On December 14, the South Korean parliament voted to impeach the president.
Initially, the duties of the president were carried out by Prime Minister Han Dok Su, but he was also removed from office on December 27. Currently, the duties of the president are being performed by Minister of Economy and Finance Choi San Mok. He has made restoring political stability his primary task.
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