Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:54am on 02 Jan 2025,Thursday International
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is resisting arrest for a third day after declaring martial law on December 3, a move swiftly reversed following protests. Facing charges of insurrection, Yoon could face life imprisonment or the death penalty. Supporters and opponents have gathered outside his Seoul residence, creating a standoff with authorities. Yoon, claiming to protect the nation, refused police questioning three times and called the arrest order unlawful. Acting President Choi Sang-mok, appointed after Yoon's impeachment and his replacement's dismissal, pledged to restore order. A constitutional court will soon rule on Yoon’s impeachment.
