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Seoul Western District Court Dismisses Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol's Objection to Detention Warrant Execution

Jan 5, 2025, 05:53 AM

A South Korean court has dismissed an objection from impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol regarding the execution of a detention warrant against him. The Seoul Western District Court ruled against Yoon's request to block the enforcement of the arrest warrant, which has raised concerns about his potential arrest. This decision comes as the deadline for the execution of the warrant approaches, with reports indicating that the warrant's execution could occur imminently. The court's ruling has been reported by multiple news outlets, confirming the legal proceedings surrounding Yoon's situation.