Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested following a court ruling on allegations of rebellion tied to his December 3 martial law declaration, which caused the nation’s gravest political crisis in decades.
Yoon’s supporters clashed with police outside the Seoul courthouse, leading to dozens of arrests and property damage.
Authorities accuse Yoon of defying legal summons and potentially destroying evidence. His lawyers claim the martial law was a legitimate act of governance, but charges could result in life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Investigators are now determining whether to proceed with formal indictments.
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