Yoon

In a momentous turn of events, South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol made his way to a Seoul courtroom for the initial hearing of his criminal trial, facing serious insurrection charges. This unprecedented situation marks him as the first sitting president in the nation to stand trial for such serious allegations during his time in office. Local media captured the scene vividly, showing vehicles from the justice ministry departing the Seoul Detention Centre, where Mr. Yoon is currently incarcerated. Upon arrival…

In a striking turn of events, South Korea's anti-corruption agency has handed over its case against the suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to prosecutors, advocating for his indictment. The charges? Insurrection and abuse of power stemming from his controversial proclamation of martial law, which sent shockwaves through the nation. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) argues that Mr. Yoon played a pivotal role in orchestrating an insurrection, leveraging his authority to impede others' rights…

In a historic turn of events, Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached President of South Korea, has chosen not to return for further questioning by investigators following the dramatic episode of his arrest over a controversial declaration of martial law. Just a day prior, he became the nation’s first sitting president to be taken into custody, a scenario that has left the country reeling. As the Constitutional Court convened for its second hearing aimed at determining the validity of Mr. Yoon's impeachment, tensions were palpable.…

In a dramatic twist, the impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol successfully dodged arrest when a crucial deadline came and went, although it appears that anti-corruption investigators may receive an extension to enforce the existing warrant against him. Once a prominent prosecutor, Yoon has defiantly skipped questioning on three separate occasions, stemming from controversy over a failed martial law decree issued last month. For now, he remains holed up in his residence, guarded by a formidable contingent of…