South Korean President Faces Arrest: A Lesson in Accountability?
South Korean investigators initiated the arrest of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol at his Seoul residence, acting on an issued warrant. This follows Yoon’s failed attempt to impose martial law and subsequent impeachment. The arrest, if successful, would make Yoon the first sitting president to be detained, facing charges of insurrection, a crime carrying potentially severe penalties. Investigators have 48 hours to determine whether to formally charge him or release him. Tensions remain high as supporters clashed with police outside the residence.
John Q. Hosedrinker