South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested

Jul 10, 2025
BBC News
South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested
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South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested

Ex-President Detained Over Alleged Embezzlement

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was rearrested on Thursday, July 6, over allegations of embezzlement amid the ongoing political turmoil in the country.

The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant for alleged offenses committed during his tenure as mayor of the city of Seongnam around two decades ago, according to Reuters.

Original source: BBC News