Overview

• 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.