South Korean president arrested by anti-corruption investigators after weekslong showdown
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested for questioning, according to the country’s anti corruption agency, in the latest chapter of a weekslong political saga that began with the embattled president’s shock martial law decree last month.
Parents of soldiers irate over using sons as 'human shield' to prevent Yoon's arrest
Parents' outrage erupted after soldiers from the Capital Defense Command's 55th Guard Corps were reportedly used as a "human shield" during the execution of an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol last Friday.
Troops will not be allowed to help prevent Yoon's arrest, says Defense Ministry
The Defense Ministry will not allow troops from the Army’s Capital Defense Command to help President Yoon Suk Yeol resist arrest, a ministry official told reporters on Thursday.
Police to identify, charge 26 presidential security agents for blocking Yoon's arrest
Police said Thursday that they will identify the 26 Presidential Security Service (PSS) agents who allegedly obstructed the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO)’s attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol last week.
Yoon says he will stand trial if indicted or issued bench warrant
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's attorney on Wednesday said Yoon will stand trial if he is indicted or issued a bench warrant.
Investment banks lower Korea's growth forecast to 1.7% amid political chaos
Major global investment banks expect the Korean economy to grow 1.7 percent this year as the country grapples with weak consumer confidence and uncertainty ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
CIO reviewing 'multiple measures' following failed attempt to arrest Yoon
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said Sunday it is considering all options following its failed attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
CIO withdraws attempt to arrest President Yoon
Investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials withdrew their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, roughly five and half hours after attempting to execute a warrant to detain him.
(5th LD) Investigators trying to detain Yoon in standoff with presidential security service
SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap) -- Investigators attempting to execute a warrant to detai...
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