Defending President Yoon's martial law may lead to criminal charges

Defending President Yoons martial law may lead to criminal charges

SEOUL, January 05 (AJP) - A heated debate has erupted online over whether defending South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law could lead to criminal charges. Some argue that endorsing Yoon’s conduct could itself be punishable, while others a

Police pursue top presidential security officials for blocking Yoon's detention

Police pursue top presidential security officials for blocking Yoons detention

SEOUL, January 05 (AJP) - Police have again called for two senior officials from the Presidential Security Service (PSS) to appear for questioning over their alleged role in obstructing the detention of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. Park Chong-jun, head of the PSS, and Deputy Kim

Investigators fail to arrest Yoon after hours-long standoff

Investigators fail to arrest Yoon after hours-long standoff

SEOUL, January 3 (AJP) - Investigators left President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence in Yongsan, Seoul empty-handed on Friday after failing to arrest him. A team of 30 investigators left their office in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, earlier in the day.