South Korea indicts President Yoon as insurrection ringleader

South Korean prosecutors have indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as the 'ringleader of an insurrection' following his failed attempt to declare martial law on December 3, which lasted only six hours before being overturned by lawmakers. Yoon was impeached shortly after his declaration and became the first sitting head of state in South Korea to be arrested, enduring a weeks-long standoff with authorities at his residence. He has been detained at the Seoul Detention Center, with prosecutors citing a risk of evidence destruction as justification for his continued incarceration. The indictment comes after a thorough review of the evidence, and the specific charge against him is not protected by presidential immunity. Lawmaker Han Min-soo emphasized the importance of holding accountable not just those who plotted the insurrection, but also those spreading misinformation. Yoon, meanwhile, has claimed his actions were justified due to alleged election fraud and legislative gridlock caused by the opposition-controlled parliament.