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Why did it take so long to arrest South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol?

Yoon Suk Yeol becomes first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, six weeks after he declared martial law

The Independent UK

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc

The Independent UK

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested after dramatic hours-long standoff

Yoon Suk Yeol was brought into custody about three hours after hundreds of law enforcement officers entered the residential compound

Evening Standard

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Ladders, noodle stations and K-pop: how the arrest of South Korea’s president unfolded

Police came better prepared than for their first attempt two weeks ago while supporters on both sides of the political divide came out to protest

The Guardian - AU

A look at the events that led up to the detention of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained after a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound that ended a weeks-long stand-off between his bodyguards and the country’s anti-corruption agency

The Independent UK

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested For Questioning

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested for questioning after declaring martial law, facing severe accusations and impeachment proceedings.

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Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol in South Korea: why has it taken so long and what happens next?

Suspended president faces charges of inciting insurrection – legally separate from impeachment proceedings but likewise resulting from grab for martial law

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S. Korea's Yoon: From Rising Star To Historic Arrest

South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol rose from star prosecutor to the presidency in just a few years, but after a series of scandals and a bungled martial law decree, he's become the country's first-ever sitting president to be arrested.

International Business Times

South Korean President Yoon Arrested Over Failed Martial Law Bid

Yoon, who faces charges of insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month, said he would comply with investigators to avoid "bloodshed".

International Business Times

South Korea's Six Weeks Of Political Chaos

South Korea has endured six weeks of political turmoil since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and sent soldiers and helicopters to parliament.

International Business Times

South Korea’s President Yoon arrested over short-lived martial law attempt

Investigators used ladders to climb into President Yoon Suk-yeol’s home after he failed to appear at impeachment trial.

Al Jazeera

South Korean Officials Attempt Second Detention Of Impeached President

South Korean law enforcement attempts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law imposition, leading to a standoff at his official reside...

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European jitters about Trump 2.0 not shared by much of world, poll finds

Exclusive: Findings suggest ‘weakening of west’ as relations become more transactional, say report’s authors

The Guardian - UK

Police in standoff with guards at impeached South Korean President Yoon's residence

South Korean law enforcement officials are in a standoff with presidential security forces at impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s official residence in the capital Seoul

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South Korean Authorities Attempt Second Detention Of President Yoon

South Korean authorities intensify efforts to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning after his martial law declaration, triggering political turmoi...

International Business Times

S. Korea Investigators Arrive In New Attempt To Arrest President Yoon

Two vehicles belonging to South Korean investigators probing impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived outside his official residence early Wednesday as they prepared to execute a new arrest warrant, Yonhap News TV reported.

Latin Times

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Before Trump's Return

The launch came as Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited South Korea for a series of meetings with top officials, with the Asian neighbours seeking to boost bilateral ties before Trump returns to office next week.

The Guardian - UK

The future is Oranje: Kluivert arrival underpins Indonesia’s Dutch shift

Replacement of successful South Korean coach with famous former Dutch striker is a gamble that could backfire

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Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment: trial of suspended South Korean president begins

First of five hearings into martial law declaration lasts only minutes, while Yoon Suk Yeol remains holed up inside his presidential compound

The Independent UK

North Korea fires multiple missiles as Japanese foreign minister visits Seoul

Takeshi Iwaya in South Korea for talks on trilateral cooperation with US

The Independent UK

Suspended South Korean president Yoon fails to attend first hearing in impeachment trial

Hearing at the constitutional court lasted just four minutes in Yoon’s absence

International Business Times

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

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South Korean President's Aide Pleads To Avoid Detention

South Korea in turmoil as authorities seek to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's aide over martial law imposition.

Al Jazeera

North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.

The Independent UK

South Korea says North Korea launched projectile toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year

South Korea’s military says North Korea has test-fired at least one unidentified projectile toward its eastern waters in its second launch event of 2025

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