Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was officially arrested this Sunday. His arrest could mean a long stay in jail, facing charges related to his controversial martial law declaration last month. The news stirred up trouble at the Seoul Western District Court. Yoon's supporters broke in, causing a ruckus and damaging property. They even demanded to see the judge who issued the warrant, but she was already gone. The police had their hands full, with nearly 90 protesters arrested and some officers injured. The court spent eight hours debating before granting law enforcement's request to arrest Yoon, citing a risk of evidence tampering. Yoon's lawyers argued for his release, but the court wasn't convinced. Yoon could face serious charges, like rebellion, which doesn't offer presidential immunity. His case is now in the hands of public prosecutors. Thousands of Yoon's supporters rallied outside the court, calling for his release. Some even clashed with police. Yoon's martial law move was meant to break political gridlock, but it backfired. Now, his political future is up in the air, depending on the Constitutional Court's decision. One of Yoon's lawyers slammed the arrest, saying it's against the constitution. The opposition, however, sees it as a step to restore order. The acting leader, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok, condemned the court violence and called for tighter security. Yoon's arrest is a big deal in South Korea, with potential penalties ranging from long jail time to death.

Ex-President Yoon's Arrest Sparks Chaos in Seoul

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