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South Korean Investigators Seek Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon on Insurrection Charges

Dec 30, 2024, 01:48 AM

South Korean investigators have requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on insurrection charges related to his short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3. The joint investigation unit filed the arrest warrant with the Seoul Western District Court after Yoon repeatedly declined to appear for questioning. This unprecedented move marks the first time in South Korea's history that authorities have sought to detain a sitting president on insurrection charges.