South Korea: Individual Self-Immolates Near CIO Office Amid Yoon's Interrogation
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Synopsis
On January 15, a man in South Korea severely injured himself by self-immolating near the Corruption Investigation Office, where impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was being questioned concerning martial law. This incident highlights the tension surrounding Yoon's legal troubles and his unprecedented detainment.
Key Takeaways
- An individual suffered severe injuries from self-immolation near the CIO office.
- Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was questioned regarding martial law declarations.
- This marks a historic moment as a sitting president is arrested.
- Yoon faces charges of insurrection and abuse of power.
- He is expected to be detained post-questioning.
Seoul, Jan 15 (NationPress) An individual in South Korea suffered severe injuries on Wednesday after self-immolating close to the investigation office where the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was being interrogated regarding his brief declaration of martial law, according to police reports.
The unidentified man set himself ablaze in a grassy area adjacent to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) in Gwacheon, situated just south of Seoul, at approximately 8:05 p.m., as per police statements.
He was transported to a medical facility and remains in critical condition.
Yoon has been questioned at the CIO office since the morning after being detained at his residence and brought there, as reported by Yonhap news agency.
Earlier in the day, investigators apprehended impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his home during their second attempt to take him into custody for questioning related to his brief imposition of martial law.
A detainment warrant for Yoon was executed at 10:33 a.m., marking a historic moment as it is the first time a sitting president has faced arrest.
A convoy transporting Yoon departed from the presidential residence in central Seoul shortly thereafter, heading towards the CIO office in Gwacheon.
Yoon was seen exiting a vehicle and entering the office to face questioning before investigators pursue a warrant to formally detain him within 48 hours.
Following his impeachment by the National Assembly on December 14, Yoon, who is currently suspended from his duties, faces serious charges including insurrection and abuse of power.
He is accused of deploying troops to the National Assembly after declaring martial law on December 3 to prevent lawmakers from voting against the decree.
After questioning, Yoon is expected to be detained at the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, located near the CIO office.
