Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol: thousands of policeagainst south korea's presidential guard
On January 15, South Korean authorities arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, deploying thousands of police officers to his residence.

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On Wednesday, January 15, ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained at his residence following a large-scale police operation, reports DW.
According to police reports, over three thousand law enforcement officers were dispatched to Yoon's villa for the arrest. Hundreds of the president's supporters attempted to obstruct the detention, but authorities proceeded with their actions.
Yoon Suk Yeol, previously accused of leading a rebellion and abusing power, declared after his arrest that "the rule of law in the country has completely collapsed." He also stated that he agreed to questioning to prevent further violence.
The arrest warrant for Yoon was issued by the Seoul Western District Court on December 31 after he ignored three summonses from investigators. This is a historic event as it marks the first time an arrest warrant has been issued for an incumbent head of state in South Korea.
Yoon's lawyers confirmed that he would be interrogated by investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO).
The opposition Democratic Party "Toburo" called the event a significant step toward restoring democracy and justice in the country.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, suspended from his duties following impeachment, stated on Wednesday that declaring martial law "is not a crime."
This statement was made in a handwritten letter posted on social media hours after his detention for questioning in the rebellion case.
Yoon explained that his decision on December 3 was driven by the need to "overcome the national crisis," emphasizing that martial law is within presidential powers.
He also criticized the impeachment initiated by parliament on December 14, calling it "absurd" and based on a misinterpretation of the law.
Additionally, Yoon condemned the opposition for recently dropping rebellion charges as part of the impeachment process, describing it as "fraud." Despite being summoned for questioning, he refused to participate in the investigation.
Earlier reports indicated that South Korean intelligence claimed Kim Jong Un intends to supply Russia with strike drones, posing a new threat and potentially escalating international tensions.
It was also reported that a record-breaking snowfall in 117 years paralyzed Seoul, causing road chaos, widespread power outages, and numerous accidents, with authorities warning of further precipitation in the coming days.