South Korea's Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Again Amid Expanding Criminal Investigation

Fri Jul 11 2025 10:34:56 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
South Korea's Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Again Amid Expanding Criminal Investigation

Ousted leader faces renewed legal troubles as special counsel broadens the inquiry into his controversial martial law declaration.


Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been rearrested, facing new criminal charges in connection with his previous attempts to declare martial law, as investigations intensify around his controversial past actions.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested for a second time, following allegations from a special prosecutor who has expanded the investigation into his martial law declaration last year. On Thursday, Yoon was ordered back to jail just days after appearing in a Seoul court to face an arrest warrant. The impeachment of Yoon took place in December 2024 after his controversial attempt to impose martial law, leading to his initial arrest in January 2025.

In a notable first for South Korea, Yoon became the first president to be indicted on criminal charges while still holding office. His ongoing legal battles have drawn considerable public attention, especially as he was recently released in March due to procedural errors made by prosecutors regarding his detention. The court invalidated his detention but not the charges against him.

Yoon's formal removal from office was confirmed in April 2025 when the Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment. Since his initial release, he had been attending his insurrection trial freely, often seen wandering in the capital’s southern district. Meanwhile, several of his associates, including former military and police leaders, remain in custody, charged with aiding his insurrection efforts.

As investigations continue, South Korea grapples with the fallout of Yoon's presidency, marked by unprecedented legal issues that have left a significant impact on the country's political landscape.

MORE ON THEME

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:32:21 GMT

**Fertility Clinics Thrive Amid South Korea's Declining Birth Rates**

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:32:21 GMT
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:28:52 GMT

Uncertainty in Asia: The Impact of Trump's Tariff Negotiations**

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:28:52 GMT
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:11:50 GMT

The Global Ripple Effect of Trump's Tariff Policy: Who's Truly Winning?

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:11:50 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:30:21 GMT

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Rearrested Amid Martial Law Controversy

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:30:21 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:12:37 GMT

Trump Postpones Tariffs as Global Trade Tensions Escalate

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:12:37 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:25:17 GMT

Trump's Tariff Strategy Faces Delays Amid Tough Global Negotiations

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:25:17 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:21:18 GMT

Uncertainty in East Asia's Monsoon: A Shift Driven by Climate Change

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:21:18 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:45:26 GMT

Good-Will Gesture: South Korea Repatriates Stranded North Korean Fishermen

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:45:26 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:06:30 GMT

South Korea Repatriates Six North Koreans Amid Complex Inter-Korean Tensions

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:06:30 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:09:35 GMT

Trump Postpones Tariff Implementation as Global Trade Relations Tense

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:09:35 GMT
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:21:06 GMT

South Korea Navigates Trade Tensions as Trump Issues Tariff Ultimatum

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:21:06 GMT
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:36:25 GMT

### Trump Implements New Tariffs on Asian Allies

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:36:25 GMT
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:21:11 GMT

Trump's New Tariffs Target Key Allies in Asia

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:21:11 GMT
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:48:28 GMT

Trump's Tariff Ultimatum: Countries Brace for Economic Impact

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:48:28 GMT
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:40:21 GMT

**Trump Unveils New 25% Tariffs on South Korea and Japan**

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:40:21 GMT
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:16:01 GMT

**Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on South Korea and Japan Amid Ongoing Trade Negotiations**

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:16:01 GMT
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:16:55 GMT

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Arrested By US Immigration Amid Organized Crime Allegations

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:16:55 GMT
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:32:09 GMT

The Paradox of Nothingness: Inside Seoul’s Unique “Space-Out” Competition**

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:32:09 GMT
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:26:04 GMT

Mexican Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Arrested for Immigration Violations

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:26:04 GMT
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:51:45 GMT

South Korea Strengthens Martial Law Regulations Amid Political Turmoil

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:51:45 GMT

Follow us

© 2024 SwissX REDD UK ltd. All Rights Reserved.