Politics and Governance
Impeached South Korean President Faces Tense Standoff Over Martial Law Probe
January 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faced a tense six-hour standoff in Seoul as presidential guards and military troops blocked authorities from executing an arrest warrant. Yoon is under a criminal investigation for insurrection following a December martial law bid. The Corruption Investigation Office confirmed the operation was halted due to the resistance at the crime scene.