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Portrait of Yoon Suk Yeol's Arrest at His Home Accompanied by Demonstrations, Taken Directly to the Corruption Investigation Office

Portrait of Yoon Suk Yeol's Arrest at His Home Accompanied by Demonstrations, Taken Directly to the Corruption Investigation Office

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Portrait of Yoon Suk Yeol's Arrest at His Home Accompanied by Demonstrations, Taken Directly to the Corruption Investigation Office

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached, was detained at his residence on Wednesday morning by the Corruption Investigation Office for High Officials (CIO). This arrest marks the first step against a sitting president in the country.

Here is the chronology as reported by Yonhap News!

 

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The arrest warrant was executed at 10:33 AM local time, and Yoon was immediately taken to the CIO office in Gwacheon for interrogation. 

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This warrant was issued after Yoon rejected three previous interrogation summons. The extension of the warrant is valid until January 21.

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The detention process took place under tight security by the police and security personnel. The CIO successfully carried out the detention without active resistance from the president's security staff.

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Thousands of supporters and opponents of Yoon protested around his residence, with some clashes occurring, but the situation was under control.

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A bus reportedly containing supporters of Yoon opposed to the president's arrest was present.

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A photo of a convoy said to be transporting Yoon to the CIO for interrogation.

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He is scheduled to be detained at the Seoul Detention Center after the examination is completed.

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This detention is related to charges of rebellion and abuse of power after Yoon announced a military emergency on December 3 to prevent the National Assembly from voting on his impeachment.

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Yoon defended his actions as an effort to prevent abuse of legislative power. In a video message after his detention, he called the investigation illegal but decided to cooperate to prevent escalation of conflict

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