North Korea reports on ‘unprecedented’ arrest of South’s impeached president



News North Korea reports on ‘unprecedented’ arrest of South’s impeached president State media accuses Yoon Suk-yeol of ‘sacrificing national order for personal gain,’ emphasizing ROK’s political turmoil Shreyas Reddy January 17, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Yoon Suk-yeol and Rodong Sinmun's report on his arrest \| Image: ROK Presidential Office (July 7, 2022) and Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 17, 2025), edited by NK News North Korean state media has reported on the arrest of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, emphasizing the increasing political turmoil in “puppet South Korea” after an incumbent leader was taken into custody for the first time. Citing global news coverage, the ruling party-run Rodong Sinmun on Wednesday highlighted worldwide attention on Yoon’s "unprecedented" arrest on Jan. 15 on charges of leading an insurrection. It marked the first time state media has covered his arrest. North Korean state media has reported on the arrest of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, emphasizing the increasing political turmoil in “puppet South Korea” after an incumbent leader was taken into custody for the first time. Citing global news coverage, the ruling party-run Rodong Sinmun on Wednesday highlighted worldwide attention on Yoon’s "unprecedented" arrest on Jan. 15 on charges of leading an insurrection. It marked the first time state media has covered his arrest. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea reports on ‘unprecedented’ arrest of South’s impeached president

State media accuses Yoon Suk-yeol of ‘sacrificing national order for personal gain,’ emphasizing ROK’s political turmoil

Shreyas Reddy January 17, 2025

North Korea reports on ‘unprecedented’ arrest of South’s impeached president

Yoon Suk-yeol and Rodong Sinmun's report on his arrest | Image: ROK Presidential Office (July 7, 2022) and Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 17, 2025), edited by NK News

North Korean state media has reported on the arrest of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, emphasizing the increasing political turmoil in “puppet South Korea” after an incumbent leader was taken into custody for the first time.

Citing global news coverage, the ruling party-run Rodong Sinmun on Wednesday highlighted worldwide attention on Yoon’s "unprecedented" arrest on Jan. 15 on charges of leading an insurrection. It marked the first time state media has covered his arrest.

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