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In a dramatic turn of events, a South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking the first time a sitting president has faced such a warrant in the country’s history . The warrant was issued after Yoon failed to respond to three summons for questioning over his declaration of martial law on December 3, which was met with widespread opposition and ultimately overturned by the National Assembly.
Yoon’s decision to impose martial law sparked a major political crisis in South Korea, with hundreds of troops and police officers deployed to the streets of Seoul. The move was widely seen as an attempt to consolidate power and undermine the opposition, and it led to Yoon’s impeachment by the National Assembly on December 14.
The arrest warrant is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding Yoon’s presidency, and it sets the stage for a potential showdown between the former president and the authorities. Yoon’s supporters have gathered outside his private residence, where he has been holed up since his impeachment, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days.
The investigation into Yoon’s actions is ongoing, with prosecutors exploring whether his declaration of martial law constitutes rebellion, a charge that carries a potential death penalty or life imprisonment. The Constitutional Court is also set to rule on whether to confirm Yoon’s impeachment, which could have significant implications for the country’s political landscape.
