Suspended South Korean President Yoon has been detained for failed attempt martial law proposal.
The impeached President was arrested on Wednesday over accusation of declare martial law on December 3rd, 2024.
According to the country’s anti-corruption agency, the suspended President had been detained hours after hundreds of investigators and police officers arrived at his Presidential compound and apprehended him.
According to reports, Yoon sent his soldiers to storm the parliament following his declaration of martial law.
Yoon said after his arrest that he decided to give in to prevent unsavory bloodshed.
When I saw them break into the security area using firefighting equipment today, I decided to respond to the CIO’s investigation, despite it being an illegal investigation to prevent unsavory bloodshed.
He said in a statement.
The CIO officers reported that while in custody, the impeached President is exercising the right to remain silent.
The arrest makes the South Korean President the first incumbent President in the country’s history to be taken into custody.
Yoon could allegedly face life imprisonment or death penalty if found guilty.
