Economist Podcasts Arrest development: South Korea’s Yoon held
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Jan 15, 2025 
Noah Snyder, East Asia bureau chief for The Economist, provides crucial insights into the political turmoil in South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol's dramatic arrest on insurrection charges. He discusses the unrest and its implications for governance. Ana Lankas, Brazil correspondent, explores the burgeoning global obsession with cosmetic procedures, revealing surprising areas of interest and the societal pressures driving this trend. They also touch on Japan's disciplined education system, blending academics with moral integrity.
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Yoon's Arrest
- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's attempt to impose martial law led to his arrest.
- Armed officers scaled fences to detain him after a prior attempt was blocked by his security service.
Backfired Martial Law
- Yoon's attempted martial law imposition in December, citing an opposition threat to democracy, backfired.
- Lawmakers overturned the declaration, leading to Yoon's impeachment and a criminal case.
Yoon's Legal Battles
- Yoon faces questioning after his arrest, potentially leading to a longer detention and criminal trial.
- He maintains the arrest warrant is illegal, and also faces an impeachment trial.