South Korean court issues warrant to detain impeached President Yoon

President Yoon was impeached earlier this month after attempting to introduce martial law, triggering a short-lived political crisis.
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31 December, 2024
Authorities are investigating whether his declaration of martial law amounted to rebellion [Getty]

South Korean anti-corruption agency said Tuesday that a court has issued a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials said in a statement that the Seoul Western District Court issued a warrant to detain Yoon over his stunning yet short-lived martial law decree earlier this month.

The agency said it is investigating whether his declaration of martial law amounted to rebellion.