Attempted coup: President of South Korea detained.
15.01.2025
2617

Journalist
Shostal Oleksandr
15.01.2025
2617

The President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been detained at his residence. According to law enforcement, this arrest is the first in the country's history involving a sitting president. The detention took place in connection with an alleged attempt to organize a coup.
The detained individual has been taken to the office of anti-corruption investigations, where he will be held for the next 48 hours. Subsequently, a decision regarding his arrest will be made.
The president is suspected of being involved in the attempted organization of a coup. He remains the head of state despite the suspension of his powers.
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