Squiz Today A Squiz at January: South Korea's leadership crisis, and a pungent plant
Dec 21, 2025
In January, South Korea faced a political storm as President Yoon was formally charged with insurrection amidst chaotic protests and a failed arrest attempt. Meanwhile, a rare corpse flower known for its foul smell captured attention in Sydney, with fans eagerly watching its bloom online. The podcast also reveals the drama surrounding the possibility of a mass-casualty attack that was averted by the police. Listen to the tension and excitement as these events unfolded!
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Martial Law Escalated Into Insurrection Charges
- South Korea's January crisis showed a president's emergency move can trigger criminal insurrection charges.
- Yoon Suk-yeol's attempted martial law led prosecutors to charge him with directing a rebellion.
Presidential Hideout And Blocked Arrest
- Yoon went into hiding at the presidential residence and resisted investigators after impeachment.
- A failed arrest attempt on January 3 saw security and supporters physically block authorities from entering.
Impeachment Deepened National Divisions
- The Constitutional Court's impeachment hearings deepened national divisions as Yoon often refused to appear.
- Even after impeachment, the episode left South Korea politically fractured with ongoing protests.