A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law. The warrant was issued after a lengthy deliberation, and it remains unclear whether authorities will be able to execute it due to the political situation and security concerns.
A South Korea n court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached, suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol , investigators said on Tuesday (Dec 31), over his short-lived bid to impose martial law on the country. 'The arrest warrant and search warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol , requested by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, were issued this morning,' the Joint Investigation Headquarters said in a statement.
Investigators probing Yoon over his declaration of martial law Yoon briefly suspended civilian rule this month, plunging South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades. He was stripped of his presidential duties by parliament over the action, but a constitutional court ruling is pending on whether to confirm the impeachment. The conservative leader also faces criminal charges of insurrection, which could result in life imprisonment or even the death penalty. The warrant was issued about 33 hours after it was requested - which local media claim is the'longest time in history for a warrant hearing', indicating the court was debating how to proceed. Even though the warrant has been issued, it is unclear whether investigators and police will be able to execute it. Police were deployed early on Tuesday outside Yoon's residence in central Seoul, in a likely bid to head off scuffles. Yoon's supporters and protesters calling for his removal have both staked out his residence, with local media running images of altercations between the two camps overnight. Local media reported than an imminent arrest or search of the presidential residence was unlikely, as investigators would probably seek to coordinate with the presidential security service.South Korean prosecutors say Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid Yoon is being investigated by prosecutors as well as a joint team comprising police, defence ministry, and anti-corruption official
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