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South Korea’s anti-corruption agency has tasked the police with arresting impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol as his arrest warrant nears expiration. The Constitutional Court will begin his impeachment trial on January 14.
South Korean investigators left President Yoon Suk-yeol’s residence on Friday after failing to arrest the impeached leader over his failed martial law bid due to a standoff at his Seoul residence.
South Korean investigators have halted their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed martial law bid, citing safety concerns amid a standoff at his residence.
South Korean investigators are attempting to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over a brief martial law declared on December 3, marking a historic first in the nation’s political landscape.
South Korean investigators confronted soldiers at the presidential residence in Seoul to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, leading to a tense standoff.
South Korean authorities have moved to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over allegations of insurrection, marking a historic first in the nation’s political landscape.
South Korea’s court issues an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his imposition of martial law, marking the first time an arrest warrant has been issued against a sitting president.
South Korean Acting President Choi Sang-mok has been booked on insurrection charges following impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration, intensifying the nation’s political turmoil.
South Korea faces deepening political turmoil as acting president Choi Sang-mok pledges to focus on national security following the impeachment of two leaders in two weeks.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolves parliament, prompting snap elections on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition collapses following a lost confidence vote.
South Korea’s parliament has impeached acting President Han Duck-soo, suspending his duties amid political tensions following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment. The nation awaits the Constitutional Court’s decision.
South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party plans to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, escalating political tensions in the nation.
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned after clashing with PM Justin Trudeau over handling potential U.S. tariffs, intensifying political tensions in Ottawa.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary confidence vote, paving the way for snap elections in February following the collapse of his coalition government.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary confidence vote, leading to snap elections in February amid a political crisis following the collapse of his coalition government.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment on December 14, 2024, has plunged the nation into political turmoil, exposing deep divisions and raising questions about its democratic resilience.
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, has resigned following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, signaling significant shifts in the nation’s political landscape.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has defied a summons for questioning in an investigation into his attempted imposition of martial law, prosecutors announced.
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung says his party won’t pursue impeachment against acting president Han Duck-soo, emphasizing stability after President Yoon’s suspension over a botched martial law attempt.
South Korea’s parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, stirring nationwide celebrations. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo now serves as acting president, aiming to stabilize the nation.