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South Korea’s Yoon given until December 21 to appear for questioning

Impeached president is under investigation for alleged insurrection but denies charge

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

S. Korea's Yoon Given Until Saturday To Appear For Questioning: Yonhap

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, the Yonhap news agency said.

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024

South Korea's Yoon Resists Questioning Over Failed Martial Law Bid

Yoon, suspended from office by parliament since Saturday, faces concurrent probes over alleged insurrection by both South Korean prosecutors and a joint team of police, defence ministry and anti-corruption investigators.

Latin Times · Dec 16, 2024

South Korean police considering overseas travel ban on President Yoon over martial law

Yonhap news agency says police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

South Korea’s bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycotts vote – as it happened

Main opposition Democratic Party said it would not give up its attempt to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol after losing vote

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2024

South Korea’s Yoon focus of police ‘treason’ probe over martial law chaos

Complaints submitted with police accuse the president and other officials of ‘treason’ for declaring martial law.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024

South Korea’s defence minister resigns over martial law crisis

Defence minister’s resignation follows brief martial law declaration and as Russia-North Korea pact comes into force.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024

South Korea's president backs down after declaring martial law as UK ‘deeply concerned’ over crisis

Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night in a televised address to thwart "anti-state forces" among his domestic political opponents before backing down

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

When will South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol be impeached and what happens next?

Opposition Democratic Party introduces impeachment bill against Yoon

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024

South Korea President Declares Emergency Martial Law

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared emergency martial law, accusing the opposition of being "anti-state forces intent on overthrowing the regime" amid parliamentary wrangling over a budget bill.

International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024