Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday following his failed attempt to impose martial law, marking a historic moment as the first president in the nation’s history to be detained. This arrest concludes weeks of standoff with authorities, who charged Yoon with insurrection for his brief and unsuccessful bid to seize control last month.
Yoon, who was impeached and removed from office, stated his intention to cooperate with investigators to prevent any potential “bloodshed.” His compliance comes amid growing tensions and scrutiny over his actions, which have been widely condemned both domestically and internationally.
Having risen to power as a former prosecutor and leader of the conservative People Power Party (PPP), Yoon’s political downfall could lead to severe consequences. If found guilty of insurrection, he faces the possibility of the death penalty or life imprisonment, highlighting the gravity of the charges against him and the unprecedented nature of his case in South Korea’s political landscape.
