Yoon Suk-yeol, who faces charges of insurrection, was dismissed by the National Assembly on December 14 last year. Related: South Korea: Suspended President Yoon Manages to Avoid Arrest The Republic of Korea’s joint investigative unit on Monday requested an extension of the arrest warrant against deposed President Yoon Suk-yeol in connection with his brief imposition […]

The Yonhap news agency reported that the court took this step following the impeachment trial that resulted in the suspension of Yoon’s powers on December 14. Related: South Korean President Yoon Fails to Appear for Interrogation A court in South Korea has issued a historic arrest warrant for ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces […]

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will assume the position of interim president while the judicial process is underway. Related: South Korea: Second Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon Suk-yeol The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea initiated judicial proceedings to assess the dismissal of President Yoon Suk-yeol. This event follows Parliament’s decision to impeach him after […]

This impasse lasted for more than three hours, reflecting not only the tension between institutions but also the complexity of the current political context. Related: Former South Korean Minister of Defence Formally Arrested for Insurrection On Wednesday, the South Korean police were engaged in a prolonged confrontation with agents of the Presidential Security Service while […]

 According to prosecutors, the former minister not only proposed the declaration of a state of emergency but also ordered the deployment of troops in the National Assembly to prevent a vote that sought to revoke the measure. Related: South Korean Parliament Approves Investigation Into President Yoon Former National Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has been formally […]

The investigation also includes other conservative figures such as PM Han and former Defense Minister Kim. On Tuesday, South Korea’s Parliament approved a special investigation against President Yoon Suk-yeol, who declared martial law a week ago. The decision was made with 210 votes in favor, 63 against, and 14 abstentions. RELATED: South Korean Ministry of […]

The situation is further complicated by the inclusion of other key figures in the investigation, such as high-ranking military officers and the former Minister of Interior, who are also facing travel bans. Related: South Korea: Motion to Dismiss President Yoon Failes in Parliament In an unexpected turn that shakes the foundations of the South Korean […]

Following their suspension, these officers have been transferred to other units, although details of their new assignments have not been disclosed. Related: South Korean Police Investigate President Yoon for Possible Treason The South Korean Ministry of Defense announced on Friday that three senior military officers involved in the controversial declaration of martial law issued this […]

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions announced its intention to launch an indefinite strike until Yoon steps down. On Wednesday, political and social pressure against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol escalated as the opposition filed a parliamentary motion seeking his impeachment. This development follows Yoon’s declaration of martial law earlier in the day, which he […]

Thousands of people protest against a law that seeks to ban all political activity. During an extraordinary plenary session on Tuesday, South Korea’s National Assembly repealed the martial law declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol. RELATED: Russia Warns South Korea Not to Supply Arms to Ukraine Opposition forces passed the repeal of martial law with 190 […]