Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued a message to his conservative supporters, pledging to continue his fight against what he refers to as 'anti-state forces.' This statement comes as the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials seeks to execute a detainment warrant against Yoon, following his evasion of questioning and obstruction of searches related to a power grab incident on Dec. 3.
The legal team representing Yoon has warned that any attempt by authorities to detain him could face resistance from his presidential security service, with potential consequences for police officers involved. Yoon's lawyers argue that the use of police units for his detention would exceed legal authority and could lead to arrests by either the presidential security service or civilians.
Yoon's supporters have gathered outside his residence, demonstrating against his impeachment and showing solidarity with the embattled president. The liberal opposition Democratic Party, responsible for Yoon's impeachment, has called for the immediate execution of the detainment warrant, accusing Yoon of mobilizing his supporters to impede the legal process.
Despite the ongoing political turmoil, Yoon's fate now rests with the Constitutional Court, which is deliberating on whether to uphold the impeachment and remove him from office. The recent impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has added further complexity to the situation, with the appointment of new justices potentially influencing the court's decision.
Yoon's imposition of martial law, which triggered his impeachment, has led to weeks of unrest and uncertainty in South Korea. The outcome of the Constitutional Court's review will determine the future of Yoon's presidency and the political landscape of the country.
