South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made history on Wednesday when he was detained for questioning, marking the first time a sitting president has been arrested in the country’s history. The arrest comes after a weeks-long standoff over his decision to declare martial law, which triggered a political crisis and a parliamentary vote to impeach him.
The Joint Investigation Headquarters announced at 10:33 a.m. that an arrest warrant had been executed for Yoon on charges of leading an insurrection, a crime punishable by life in prison or even the death penalty. The move was seen as a direct response to public outrage over Yoon’s actions, with many taking to social media to express their anger.
Just two days before his arrest, Yoon was filmed strolling casually around the gardens of his official residence, sparking widespread criticism and contributing to the escalating tensions. The country’s presidential residence is heavily guarded, but it appears that even security measures were insufficient to prevent the arrest. Over 3,000 police officers marched on the residence in a dramatic show of force, detaining Yoon and bringing an end to the standoff.
Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/south-korean-president-yoon-suk-yeol-arrested-after-lengthy-showdown