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South Korean president taken into custody by anti-corruption officials following an extended standoff

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been taken into custody, as reported by the nation’s anti-corruption agency, marking a significant development in a prolonged political crisis that began with his unexpected martial law announcement last month. Earlier today, South Korean officials investigating Yoon made a second attempt to apprehend the beleaguered leader at his official residence for questioning regarding his brief declaration. For several … Continue reading South Korean president taken into custody by anti-corruption officials following an extended standoff

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Japan’s foreign minister is set to travel to South Korea to strengthen security collaboration

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is set to visit South Korea on Monday to strengthen security collaboration between the two East Asian nations and their shared ally, the United States, in response to China‘s increasing influence in the region. This visit marks the first time in seven years that a Japanese foreign minister has traveled to Seoul. During his trip, Iwaya will engage in discussions … Continue reading Japan’s foreign minister is set to travel to South Korea to strengthen security collaboration

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Blinken conveys assurance in the democratic procedures of South Korea

South Korean authorities have requested an extension of the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken‘s visit, during which he expressed confidence in South Korea‘s management of the ongoing political crisis. Investigators looking into Yoon’s martial law declaration from December 3 were unable to execute the arrest warrant on Friday, as security personnel formed a barrier … Continue reading Blinken conveys assurance in the democratic procedures of South Korea

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Anti-Yoon protesters clash with police officers as they march towards impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence, after investigators were unable to execute an arrest warrant on Friday for Yoon according to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, in Seoul, South Korea.
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South Korean investigators are urging the acting president to facilitate the arrest of Yoon

South Korean investigators reiterated their request to the acting president on Saturday, urging him to instruct the presidential security service to comply with an arrest warrant for the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. On Friday, the security service, supported by military personnel, thwarted prosecutors’ attempts to apprehend Yoon during a six-hour standoff at his residence. The warrant was issued in connection with Yoon’s brief declaration … Continue reading South Korean investigators are urging the acting president to facilitate the arrest of Yoon

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Anti-Yoon protesters clash with police officers as they march towards impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence, after investigators were unable to execute an arrest warrant on Friday for Yoon according to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, in Seoul, South Korea.
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Political instability in South Korea is advantageous for China

South Korea is experiencing escalating political instability following the recent martial law controversy, and experts suggest that this situation may provide China with an opportunity to enhance its influence in the region. According to Evans Revere, a former acting assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific Affairs during the George W. Bush administration, the ongoing turmoil in Seoul is “working to Beijing’s advantage.” … Continue reading Political instability in South Korea is advantageous for China

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Members of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials gather in front of the impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence, as Yoon faces potential arrest after a court on Tuesday approved a warrant for his arrest, in Seoul, South Korea.
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South Korean authorities fail to arrest impeached President Yoon due to security stand-off

South Korean authorities were unable to apprehend impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday regarding his declaration of martial law. He managed to evade a gathering of protesters outside his residence but encountered a standoff with presidential security forces within the compound. Supporters of Yoon began assembling in the early morning hours near the presidential residence, with their numbers increasing to the hundreds as they … Continue reading South Korean authorities fail to arrest impeached President Yoon due to security stand-off

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Members of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials gather in front of the impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence, as Yoon faces potential arrest after a court on Tuesday approved a warrant for his arrest, in Seoul, South Korea.
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South Korean authorities attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon by entering his residence

Authorities entered the residence of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday to carry out an unprecedented arrest warrant, navigating through a crowd of protesters outside. However, they encountered resistance from presidential security forces within the compound. It remains uncertain whether the Presidential Security Service (PSS), which has previously obstructed investigators from accessing Yoon’s office and official residence, would attempt to prevent his … Continue reading South Korean authorities attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon by entering his residence

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South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung looks on as people hold placards that read "Step down President Yoon Suk Yeol" and "Investigate his act of rebellion immediately", at a rally to condemn South Korean President's surprise declarations of the martial law last night and to call for his resignation, at the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea.
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Seoul’s investigation into martial law uncovers a strategy aimed at inciting an attack from North Korea

An ongoing investigation into the unsuccessful martial law in South Korea has revealed intentions to “provoke” North Korea into launching an attack, according to information disclosed by police. These detailed strategies were found in a notebook belonging to a former military intelligence commander, who has also been detained as part of the investigation initiated following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s decision to impose martial law on … Continue reading Seoul’s investigation into martial law uncovers a strategy aimed at inciting an attack from North Korea

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South Korea’s National Assembly has impeached the president over the martial law controversy

South Korea’s National Assembly voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a significant political upheaval following a revolt within his own ruling party after he declined to resign over a brief attempt to impose martial law. This marks the second instance in less than ten years that a South Korean president has encountered impeachment proceedings while in office, resulting in Yoon being … Continue reading South Korea’s National Assembly has impeached the president over the martial law controversy

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Former South Korean defense minister linked to martial law enforcement has reportedly attempted suicide, officials say

Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who faces allegations of being a key figure in the unsuccessful attempt to impose martial law on December 3, reportedly attempted suicide while in a detention facility, according to a Justice Ministry official during a parliamentary session. On Wednesday, South Korean police conducted a search of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office, as confirmed by a presidential security official, … Continue reading Former South Korean defense minister linked to martial law enforcement has reportedly attempted suicide, officials say

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