South Korean police planned to seize martial law documents from the presidential office on Monday. Investigators arrived at a safe house in Seoul to confiscate closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was believed to have discussed the martial law imposition at the house with officials and military commanders.
Other investigators were sent to the presidential office to secure documents relevant to the martial law imposition. A warrant to extend Yoon's detention for up to 20 days was granted by a Seoul court on Sunday, making Yoon the country's first sitting president to be formally arrested.
The impeachment motion against Yoon was passed in the National Assembly on December 14, 2023, and was delivered to the constitutional court to deliberate for up to 180 days, during which Yoon's presidential power is suspended.
Yoon, who was named by investigative agencies as a suspected ringleader on an insurrection charge, declared martial law on the night of December 3, 2023. It was revoked by the National Assembly hours later.
9 Comments
Bella Ciao
Yoon has truly been a polarizing figure, but everyone deserves due process in these allegations.
Pupsik
A sitting president arrested? This is unprecedented and concerning. We need more transparency!
Marishka
It's shocking to see a president act as if he's above the law. We need strong leadership, not authoritarianism!
Pupsik
Impeachment shows our checks and balances are working. Accountability is key in any government.
Marishka
Investigating martial law discussions is important. It’s a serious matter, and we should take this seriously.
BuggaBoom
Martial law has no place in a democratic society. Yoon's presidency has been a total failure!
Loubianka
We cannot allow fear tactics like martial law to dictate our nation’s politics. Yoon needs to resign!
Katchuka
Yoon Suk-yeol is a threat to democracy. Martial law was a reckless move that should never have been considered.
KittyKat
The public deserves to know what was discussed behind closed doors. This is about accountability!