A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his failure to attend questioning for the third time over his controversial December 3 declaration of martial law. The decision came after investigators requested the warrant, citing Yoon’s continued refusal to cooperate with the investigation. This move has sparked significant public outcry, with hundreds of Yoon’s supporters gathering outside his private residence, holding South Korean flags and placards while chanting slogans like, “Martial law legal! Impeachment invalid!”
The Joint Investigation Headquarters, which is managing the probe into Yoon’s actions, confirmed the issuance of the arrest and search warrants on Tuesday morning. The case centers on Yoon’s declaration of martial law, a move that has raised alarm and led to concerns about the potential abuse of power. Yoon’s legal team, however, swiftly responded, labeling the arrest warrant as “illegal and invalid,” and they filed an injunction in an attempt to nullify the order.
The escalating political tensions have drawn widespread attention, as the investigation and potential arrest could have serious implications for South Korea’s political landscape. With the public divided on the issue, the situation remains fluid, as legal battles and protests continue to unfold.
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