South Korean President Detained Over Martial Law Allegations

Yoon Suk Yeol becomes the first sitting president in South Korea's history to be arrested, facing impeachment and insurrection charges.

President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on January 15, following a dramatic standoff at his official residence, and is being held at the Seoul Detention Center.
Yoon faces allegations of insurrection stemming from his brief declaration of martial law in December, with potential penalties including life imprisonment or the death penalty.
The Constitutional Court is deliberating whether to uphold Yoon's impeachment, a decision that could lead to his removal from office and trigger a new presidential election within 60 days.
Yoon has refused to cooperate with investigators, citing health reasons, and his legal team is contesting the legitimacy of his arrest and the ongoing investigation.
The political crisis has deepened divisions in South Korea, with Yoon's supporters staging protests and the country's economy showing signs of strain due to the uncertainty.