South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office on December 11, 2024, as part of an investigation into his controversial martial law declaration on December 3. The move, criticized as unconstitutional, has sparked political turmoil.
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, arrested for his role in the decision, attempted suicide while in custody but survived.
National Police Chief Cho Ji-ho was also detained for deploying officers to block lawmakers from entering parliament during the martial law period.
Opposition parties are pursuing Yoon’s impeachment, with public protests and union strikes escalating.
Meanwhile, Yoon faces a criminal investigation for insurrection and remains under a travel ban, further deepening the country’s leadership crisis.
