South Korean presidential security chief resigns after obstructing Yoon arrest

Published January 10, 2025 3:23pm ET



The chief of the presidential security service in South Korea, Park Jong-joon, resigned from his position amid a political stalemate as federal authorities seek to arrest the country’s impeached president.

Park filed his resignation to Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok on Friday before turning himself over for questioning. He previously ignored multiple demands to speak with police.

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