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Failed Arrest of Impeached South Korean President Amidst Political Crisis

South Korean police failed to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol on January 3rd after a six-hour standoff, following his controversial declaration of martial law in December which led to his impeachment by parliament and subsequent political turmoil.

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Failed Arrest Attempt of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Amidst Protests

South Korean police failed to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol yesterday following a six-hour standoff at his residence, amidst protests from both supporters and opponents, after his impeachment by parliament on December 14th for insurrection charges stemming from a short-lived December 3rd martial la...

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South Korea Impeachment Leads to Political Crisis and Protests

On December 14th, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached by the National Assembly. A subsequent attempt to arrest him on charges of rebellion and abuse of power was thwarted by his security detail, leading to large protests from supporters who claim election fraud and accuse the oppositi...

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PSS Blocks Arrest of Impeached South Korean President

On January 4th, South Korea's Presidential Security Service (PSS) blocked the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) from arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to a six-hour standoff involving approximately 200 people and prompting calls for the PSS chief's a...

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South Korea Plane Crash Kills 179, Prompts Police Investigation

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed on Sunday at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 passengers and injuring two flight attendants. Police have raided the offices of Jeju Air and the airport operator as part of an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash, which involved pot...

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Standoff at Yoon's Residence as Arrest is Resisted

On Friday morning, South Korean investigators attempted to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence, facing resistance from military personnel and presidential security forces following his recent attempt to declare martial law, causing a standoff that raises concerns about the rule of law.

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Failed Arrest Attempt of Impeached South Korean President Sparks Mass Protests

Thousands protested in Seoul after a failed attempt to arrest South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law, leading to his impeachment and creating political chaos; the arrest attempt was called off due to safety concerns, and Yoon faces potential imprisonment or death penalty.

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South Korea's Democracy Resists Yoon's Coup Attempt

One month after President Yoon's failed coup in South Korea, his arrest was attempted but failed; however, his impeachment is underway, and the democracy has demonstrated its strength by resisting the coup attempt.

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South Korea's Failed Self-Coup Highlights Democratic Vulnerabilities

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's December 3 declaration of martial law, an attempt described by experts as a self-coup, was swiftly overturned by a mobilized Parliament and a military hesitant to use force due to the Gwangju Massacre's legacy, highlighting both democratic resilience and weakne...

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China Boosts Aviation Safety After Fatal Air Crashes

In response to recent fatal plane crashes in South Korea (179 deaths) and Azerbaijan (38 deaths), China's Civil Aviation Administration is implementing enhanced safety measures, including improved bird strike prevention, comprehensive runway inspections, and strengthened emergency response training,...

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Arrest Attempt of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean investigators attempted to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence on Friday morning, following a court warrant issued due to his December 3rd declaration of martial law, which led to his impeachment; the outcome depends on the Presidential Security Service's response.

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South Korea Faces Deepening Political Crisis Amid Presidential Defiance of Arrest Warrant

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is defying an arrest warrant, leading to a standoff with the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) and sparking a major political crisis; his supporters are hindering the arrest, and the CIO is reviewing its next steps.

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