Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspended South Korean President Yoon
Seoul Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Leader Yoon
The Seoul Western District Court has issued an arrest warrant for former South Korean leader Yoon on charges of “leading the uprising” and “abuse of authority.” The warrant was based on allegations that Yoon failed a martial law attempt and sent soldiers to the National Assembly to prevent lawmakers from lifting the martial law order. The Corruption Investigation Office plans to transfer Yoon to the prosecutor’s office within the next 10 days for further questioning.
Yoon, who testified in court earlier today after the Corruption Investigation Office requested his arrest, was taken back to the detention center. He was dismissed from office by the South Korean National Assembly on the grounds that the declaration of martial law was unconstitutional. Yoon was detained on January 15 as part of the martial law investigation.
Investigators initially detained Yoon at the presidential residence and then took him to the Corruption Investigation Office’s office in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. Despite being questioned for over 10 hours on the first day, Yoon refused to testify. He is the first head of state to be detained in South Korean history. Yoon is under investigation for charges of “sedition” and “abuse of power” related to the declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024.
As the legal proceedings move forward, the public awaits further developments in this high-profile case that has captured national attention.
