South Korean President Arrested as Supporters Riot at Court

Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection charges following martial law declaration, with violent unrest erupting over his extended detention.

Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached South Korean president, was formally arrested and faces charges of insurrection and abuse of power after declaring martial law in December.
Supporters of Yoon stormed the Seoul Western District Court, breaking windows, damaging property, and clashing with police after his detention was extended for up to 20 days.
Nearly 90 protesters were arrested, with around 40 people, including nine police officers, sustaining injuries during the unrest.
The Constitutional Court is separately deliberating whether to permanently remove Yoon from office following his impeachment by parliament last month.
Yoon denies the charges, claiming the martial law declaration was a legitimate measure to address alleged election fraud, while critics accuse him of attempting to undermine democratic institutions.