A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking the first time a sitting South Korean president faces such a warrant. The warrant was granted on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. This development comes after President Yoon was impeached by the parliament earlier this month.
The arrest warrant was issued after President Yoon refused to cooperate with investigators, who had summoned him multiple times for questioning. The warrant request was made by the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), and President Yoon's lawyer has called it 'illegal and invalid.'
Investigators are delving into the events of the night President Yoon declared martial law, revealing new allegations of his actions. It is reported that President Yoon ordered troops to the parliament, where lawmakers resisted by erecting barricades. The former defense minister has been indicted for his role in the insurrection operation.
The country was thrown into political uncertainty as President Yoon faces a Constitutional Court trial to determine his removal or reinstatement. The court has pledged to prioritize the case, despite vacancies in its justices. Acting President Choi Sang-mok has promised to appoint new justices to address the situation.
Meanwhile, South Korea's parliament also voted to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo over his handling of the Constitutional Court vacancies. The political crisis deepened as the country mourned a tragic aviation disaster that claimed many lives.
As the nation grapples with these challenges, the future of its leadership and democracy remains uncertain. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving situation.
