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Anti-corruption officials and police attempt to breach the residence of impeached South Korean president Yoon

Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol — Anti-corruption officials and police attempt to breach the residence of impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol for a second time in order to execute an arrest warrant, whil

Published January 15, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol.

Anti-corruption officials and police attempt to breach the residence of impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol for a second time in order to execute an arrest warrant, while facing resistance from the Presidential Security Service, People Power Party lawmakers, and pro-Yoon protesters. Following a five-hour standoff, Yoon is arrested, becoming South Korea's first sitting president to be arrested. [https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250115005200004?rec_id=1736900123005&site=recommendation_view (Yonhap)] [https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250115069851001 (Yonhap 2)] [https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-martial-law-detain-8dd7f03661be39729741de9a3b5d1714 (AP)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-01-15).