A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a historic moment in the country’s history. This decision comes after Yoon’s attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, which was met with widespread condemnation and led to his impeachment by the National Assembly.
The Seoul Western District Court issued the warrant following a request by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, a joint task force investigating Yoon for insurrection and abuse of power. The court cited Yoon’s refusal to cooperate with the investigation and the risk of evidence tampering as reasons for the warrant.
This is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been arrested. The warrant allows investigators to detain Yoon for up to 48 hours while they continue their investigation. Yoon’s lawyers have vowed to fight the warrant and have accused the investigators of a political witch hunt.
The situation remains fluid, with protests and counter-protests taking place across the country. The arrest warrant is a significant development in the ongoing political crisis and could have major implications for the future of South Korean politics.
