Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained on Wednesday, from his residence in Seoul, South Korea. Prosecutors from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials executed the arrest warrant at 10:33 a.m., following weeks of legal and political turmoil. The arrest comes from his declaration of Martial Law in December causing a political turmoil over the country. 

In a pre-recorded video, Yoon criticized the legal process, claiming the investigation was illegal and politically motivated. "The law has completely collapsed in this country," he stated, accusing authorities of issuing invalid warrants and engaging in misconduct.

Yoon was taken to the Corruption Investigation Office for questioning. Authorities allege he ignored multiple summonses and accuse him of insurrection and abuse of power. The case continues to divide the nation, as many question the implications of his actions and their impact on South Korea's political future.