South Korean authorities have arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces charges of insurrection following an attempt to impose martial law.

Yoon is now at the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) - he said he agreed to the interrogation "even though it is an illegal investigation, in order to prevent any unsavoury bloodshed".

Authorities served the warrant after an hours-long standoff with his security staff and supporters, which saw investigators using ladders and wirecutters to enter Yoon's residence.

Yoon had been holed up for weeks - investigators tried to arrest him earlier this month but failed.

This marks the first time in South Korea's history that a sitting president has been arrested.

Yoon's impeachment trial, which will decide if he is removed from office, started yesterday but ended within four minutes because of his absence.

Source: BBC

BDST: 1015 HRS, JAN 15, 2025
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