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South Korea Targets Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung and Others for Arrest

Dec 3, 2024, 06:38 PM

South Korean authorities have reportedly attempted to arrest opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, along with Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the People’s Power Party, and Woo Won-shik, the Speaker of the National Assembly. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on political figures, with arrest teams entering political offices near the National Assembly in Seoul. Arrest warrants have been issued for these individuals. The military and police have been involved in these operations, with CCTV footage confirming the presence of soldiers at the scenes. The Democratic Party of South Korea has claimed that the military attempted to detain Lee Jae-myung in his office. This follows widespread protests and parliamentary unrest, indicating a significant political upheaval in the country.