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South Korea's Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Amid Political Turmoil

Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest has escalated tensions in South Korea, revealing deep societal divisions following his controversial martial law declaration.

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On January 15, 2025, South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested amid insurrection charges, ending weeks of political standoff marked by public protests. His brief declaration of martial law on December 3 led to widespread outrage and subsequent impeachment by the National Assembly. Yoon's arrest highlights the polarization in South Korean society, with supporters and opponents clashing outside his residence. Despite a massive police presence, Yoon, cited as the first South Korean president to be arrested, refused to recognize the validity of the warrant while vowing to cooperate with investigations.

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