Investigators from South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) have taken a significant step in the ongoing probe by arriving at the residence of the impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, to enforce an arrest warrant. The warrant was issued in connection to multiple investigations, including allegations of leading an insurrection through the declaration of martial law in early December.
The court's approval of the warrant marks a historic moment as it is the first time such action has been taken against a sitting president in South Korea. This development has escalated the confrontation between the investigators and the president, who was stripped of his powers last month following a parliamentary vote to impeach him.
President Yoon, a former prosecutor, has been uncooperative with investigators, ignoring multiple summonses for questioning. Despite the impeachment proceedings and investigations, he has remained defiant, vowing to continue his fight for the country.
The controversial declaration of martial law on December 3, which was swiftly reversed by the National Assembly, sparked widespread criticism and revived memories of the country's authoritarian past. The move was condemned by both the public and lawmakers across the political spectrum.
The political turmoil in South Korea has further deepened with the impeachment of the acting president and the finance minister stepping in as the acting president. The country is facing a period of uncertainty as it navigates through these challenging times.
