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South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office Attempts To Arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol
Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) and citizens hold a protest near President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul, South Korea, on January 3, 2025, calling for his arrest. President Yoon, who is suspended from office due to impeachment, faces growing public outrage. A Seoul court issues a warrant for his arrest in connection with his failed attempt to impose martial law, making him the first sitting South Korean president to face such a threat. On Friday, the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and the National Office of Investigation suspend their attempt to detain President Yoon following hours of standoff between investigators and presidential security staff. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)
