South Korean guards prevent impeached President Yoon’s arrest amid tense standoff
On January 3, 2025, South Korean presidential guards and military troops blocked the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a tense six-hour standoff at his residence in Seoul. The standoff occurred after a court issued an arrest warrant for Yoon, accusing him of insurrection. The charges stem from his controversial declaration of martial […]
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea has entered uncharted political territory as a court approves an arrest warrant for its suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol. He was impeached in mid-December after declaring martial law on December 3, a decision he reversed within hours due to parliamentary backlash. The move ignited a political crisis and alarmed international observers. The Corruption […]
South Korean President Yoon banned from foreign travel
On Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol banned from foreign travel over a failed attempt at imposing martial law. The justice ministry official announced it amid growing calls for him to step down and a deepening leadership crisis. On Saturday, President has apologised for the botched attempt and said he was leaving his political […]
