South Korean President Arrested Over Martial Law Declaration

President Yoon said he regards the investigation as illegal and that he allowed himself to…

The Epoch Times

By Aldgra Fredly

South Korean investigators arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence on Wednesday over his short-lived martial law declaration last month after a previous failed arrest attempt.

Local media reported that a convoy of vehicles was seen departing the presidential residence, which is believed to be transporting Yoon to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) headquarters for questioning.

The arrest was made after the CIO secured a second arrest warrant for Yoon last week. The CIO now has up to 48 hours to hold Yoon, who is facing charges of leading an insurrection.

In a pre-recorded video message on Wednesday, Yoon spoke about why he had opted to appear before the CIO.

“To prevent an unfortunate and violent incident, I decided to appear before the CIO even though I believe the investigation is illegal,” he was quoted as saying by Yonhap News Agency.

Yoon, who was previously South Korea’s chief prosecutor, has been suspended from official duties since the opposition-led National Assembly voted to impeach him on Dec. 14.

His lawyers had previously filed complaints against the CIO, alleging that the execution of an arrest warrant against him was illegal.

Prior to the arrest, investigators had summoned the president three times for questioning, but Yoon failed to comply with all summonses, prompting them to obtain an arrest warrant.

The initial arrest warrant expired on Jan. 6 after attempts to arrest him were thwarted by the Presidential Security Service (PSS). Investigators faced resistance from Yoon’s supporters rallying outside the residence to block his detention…

South Korean President Arrested Over Martial Law Declaration

By Aldgra Fredly

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