South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained in massive law-enforcement effort
South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained in massive law-enforcement effort
Yoon was brought into custody about three hours after hundreds of law enforcement officers entered the residential compound in their second attempt to detain him.
Summary
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained following a large-scale law enforcement operation at his presidential residence.
Yoon, who declared martial law on Dec. 3 to counter an "anti-state" opposition, had defied multiple summons for questioning.
Law enforcement overcame barricades and resistance from Yoon's security service, detaining him under accusations of rebellion.
The liberal opposition supports his arrest, while Yoon's party calls it unlawful.
Yoon’s impeachment awaits a Constitutional Court ruling, which will decide whether he is formally removed or reinstated.
