Impeached Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol released a video speaking about his arrest on the morning of January 15. Investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for Senior Officials (CIO) this morning broke into Mr. Yoon’s residence in Yongsan District, central Seoul to execute an arrest warrant, serving the investigation into the ban. declared martial law late last year.
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol spoke at his residence on the morning of January 15
“To prevent unfortunate and violent incidents, I decided to appear before the CIO even though I believe the investigation is illegal,” Mr. Yoon said in a video recorded at his residence, according to Yonhap.
Investigators arrested Mr. Yoon on charges of rebellion related to the declaration of martial law. He is the first sitting president of South Korea to be arrested.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has just been arrested
Mr. Yoon’s side denied the accusations and did not recognize the legality of the investigation, claiming that the CIO had no authority.
Mr. Yoon regretted the process he called “illegal and ineffective” regarding the issuance of arrest warrants. “The rule of law has completely collapsed in this country. Although I am facing disadvantages, I sincerely hope that no citizen will suffer injustice in future criminal cases,” he said. said Yoon, who served as South Korea’s chief prosecutor.
Mr. Yoon also thanked his supporters and said his last words before leaving the residence: “I will fight with the people to the end.”
On January 3, investigators executed an arrest warrant but were obstructed by Presidential Security Service (PSS) agents and soldiers guarding the compound. This time, investigators only encountered little difficulty from protesters supporting Mr. Yoon outside the leader’s residence.
Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol can be detained within 48 hours and investigators can request an extension of the detention period.
