South Korean President Investigated Over Martial Law Declaration as Police Raid His Office

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces mounting legal and political challenges after his failed martial law attempt, with key officials arrested and a new impeachment motion underway.

South Korean police conducted raids on the presidential office, police agencies, and the National Assembly, investigating President Yoon's martial law declaration on December 3.
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, accused of leading the martial law effort, was arrested and later attempted suicide while in detention; he remains under investigation for rebellion and abuse of power.
Key police officials, including the National Police Agency chief and Seoul's top police officer, were also arrested for actions aimed at blocking lawmakers from overturning the martial law decree.
The opposition-controlled National Assembly plans to vote on a new motion to impeach Yoon on Saturday after a previous attempt failed when ruling party lawmakers boycotted the session.
Yoon's martial law declaration has triggered political turmoil, protests, and strikes, with his approval rating plummeting to a record low and his leadership under intense scrutiny.