South Korea’s First Sitting President Detained in Corruption Probe
South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk-yeol, becomes the first sitting president to be detained amid a major corruption investigation.
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South Korea’s Opposition Moves to Investigate Ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korea’s opposition parties have submitted a bill to appoint a special counsel to investigate former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s insurrection charges, following the initial bill’s rejection.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to Comply with Indictment, Defense Confirms
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged to comply with an indictment or preliminary detention warrant, amidst ongoing legal challenges following his impeachment.
South Korean Prosecutors Attempt to Arrest Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean anti-corruption investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol at the presidential residence in Seoul, sparking a confrontation with security agents.
S. Korea Parliament Advances Yoon’s Impeachment Vote by an Hour
South Korea’s National Assembly moves up the vote on President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment by one hour. The opposition seeks a two-thirds majority to remove the president amid charges of insurrection.
South Korea’s President Yoon Steps Back from State Affairs Ahead of Early Departure
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will step back from foreign and state affairs before his early departure, according to Han Dong-hoon of the People Power Party.
South Korea’s Impeachment Bid Falters as Ruling Party Walks Out
South Korea’s parliament rejects President Yoon’s impeachment as ruling People Power Party withdraws, sparking massive public protests and marking a significant political setback.