Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon protest outside detention centre

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside the Seoul Detention Centre, protesting his arrest ahead of a crucial impeachment trial. Yoon, the first sitting president to be detained, faces a court ruling that could determine his political future.

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside the Seoul Detention Centre, waving signs and chanting in protest of his arrest. Yoon, the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, was taken into custody after refusing to cooperate with investigators.

He was expected to spend the night in a solitary cell following his arrest. His refusal to cooperate with the ongoing investigation comes at a crucial time, as the Constitutional Court is set to hold a second hearing in his impeachment trial. The court’s ruling will determine whether Yoon will be permanently removed from office or reinstated with his presidential powers.

South Korea is grappling with its worst political crisis in decades, triggered by Yoon's brief attempt to impose martial law. The proposal was voted down by parliament, but the attempt has deepened the political unrest, intensifying the country’s ongoing turmoil.

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