South Korea have arrested its president for questioning after weeks of standoff.
The Country’s security and the president have been in a standoff for weeks after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The president was accused of insurrection and treason after his martial law attempt failed in December 3, 2024.
Yoon’s presidential motorcade left hillside residence where he had been held for weeks behind barbed wire barriers and a small army of personal security.
The impeached president said he submitted himself for questioning to avoid any violence after more than 3,000 police officers marched on his residence to arrest him early Wednesday.
In a statement, Yoon said “When I saw them break into the security area using firefighting equipment today, I decided to respond to the CIO’s investigation – despite it being an illegal investigation – to prevent unsavory bloodshed.
Meanwhile, the President’s lawyers have challenged the arrest and called it illegal.
This arrest is the first for a South Korean President in the country’s history.
