08.03.2025 16:53
The President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, who had his powers suspended due to the declared state of emergency and was arrested on January 15, regained his freedom 52 days later.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose powers were suspended and who was arrested due to the martial law declared in South Korea, was released after his appeal against detention was accepted by the court. Yoon, who regained his freedom after 52 days, thanked the court and his supporters.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose powers were suspended on December 3 due to allegations that the opposition was engaged in activities against the state, was arrested on January 15 and regained his freedom after 52 days. Yoon, whose appeal against detention to the Seoul Central District Court was accepted yesterday, was released from the detention center after the prosecution did not appeal the decision and ordered Yoon's release. Around 6:15 PM local time, Yoon arrived at his official residence in the Hannam-dong area of Seoul, briefly greeted citizens waiting to support him, and then entered his residence.
PUBLISHED THANK YOU STATEMENT
Yoon, who published a written statement through his legal team, expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am grateful for the courage and determination of the Seoul Central District Court to correct this illegal situation." Thanking his supporters, Yoon said, "I want to express my deepest gratitude to the many citizens who supported me despite the cold weather and to the younger generations." Yoon also thanked the ruling People Power Party and everyone else who supported him.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 3, Yoon declared martial law on the grounds that "the opposition was engaged in activities against the state," and as a result, the National Assembly initiated an impeachment process against him. Yoon, whose powers were suspended and who was taken for questioning on January 15, became the first South Korean President to be arrested before the impeachment process against him was completed. Stating that the investigation against him was "illegal," Yoon requested the cancellation of the arrest warrant on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction. Yoon's appeal against detention made last month was accepted by the Seoul Central District Court yesterday.
The Constitutional Court's final decision on whether Yoon will be removed from office was reported to be announced to the public this month.