A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking a historic first for the country. The Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant on Tuesday after the Joint Investigation Headquarters requested it, accusing Yoon of insurrection and abuse of power. This development comes after Yoon’s controversial brief declaration of martial law on December 3, which has sparked the nation’s biggest political crisis in decades.
The warrant marks the first time a sitting South Korean president has faced such legal action. However, it remains uncertain when authorities might attempt to arrest Yoon, as his security detail has previously blocked efforts to execute search warrants at the presidential office and residence.
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Yoon faces serious charges, including possible life imprisonment or even the death penalty, over his martial law imposition. Despite being impeached on December 14, he continues to hold presidential authority, with the National Assembly voting in favor of his removal. However, a ruling on whether his impeachment will stand is still pending, with the Constitutional Court set to decide within six months.
Yoon’s legal team argues that the arrest warrant is illegal, while his party criticized the decision, calling it “inappropriate.” Meanwhile, the political crisis deepens as South Korea’s leadership struggles to resolve the situation.
