South Korea Faces Political Turmoil Over Impeached President's Standoff

President Yoon Suk Yeol remains holed up in his residence as investigations into rebellion charges and martial law declaration intensify.

Acting President Choi Sang-mok accepted the resignation of Yoon's security chief, Park Jong-joon, following clashes between law enforcement and the presidential security service.
Investigators are pursuing a second attempt to detain Yoon after his brief martial law declaration and impeachment on rebellion charges, with legal and procedural disputes complicating the process.
Yoon's fortified residence has become a rallying point for ultraconservative supporters, echoing far-right rhetoric and conspiracy theories, including election fraud claims.
The opposition party is pushing for an independent investigation, while Yoon's conservative party faces internal divisions and public criticism over its alignment with far-right groups.
Public opinion strongly favors Yoon's impeachment, with 70% of South Koreans supporting his removal, as the Constitutional Court deliberates his fate.