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Summary

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained following a large-scale law enforcement operation at his presidential residence.

Yoon, who declared martial law on Dec. 3 to counter an "anti-state" opposition, had defied multiple summons for questioning.

Law enforcement overcame barricades and resistance from Yoon's security service, detaining him under accusations of rebellion.

The liberal opposition supports his arrest, while Yoon's party calls it unlawful.

Yoon’s impeachment awaits a Constitutional Court ruling, which will decide whether he is formally removed or reinstated.

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[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 99 points 4 months ago (2 children)

i'm fucking jealous of South Korea

[–] cm0002@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago

Ikr? SK showing us how it's done, too bad the gov doesn't care lol :(

[–] Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 19 points 4 months ago

Here is an English live feed about the situation.

Investigators are already inside the residence and talked with Yoon and his group. They're planning to hold a briefing shortly.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 11 points 4 months ago

Please send the police here next.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

It would be quite restorative to release the video with some snappy outro music

That dragon tears song at the end of the Simpsons episode about Chinese adoption would be fitting

[–] theacharnian@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

I hope they send him the bill for the work-hours the police wasted. What a tool.

[–] Pistcow@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago

I thought Presidents were above the law?

[–] TheOneAndOnly@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

I hate foreshadowing...

[–] 5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 4 months ago

The state is I.