Yoon Suk Yeol's Political Crisis: South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant

Dec 31, 2024 Komal Das

South Korea's court issues arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection and power misuse

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Yoon Suk Yeol, impeached on December 14 for declaring martial law, is the first sitting South Korean president to face an arrest warrant

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Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached after declaring martial law on December 3, citing government dysfunction and accusing the opposition of supporting North Korea

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Yoon's martial law sparked protests and was swiftly repealed by the National Assembly. He ordered troop withdrawal and pledged to end it after a cabinet vote

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South Korea’s court issued an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged insurrection and power abuse. Yoon denies the charges

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Yoon Suk Yeol has been suspended after his impeachment by a 204-85 vote. He plans to challenge the charges, asserting his actions were to defend the constitution

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The Constitutional Court will decide Yoon's impeachment. If upheld, a new election must be held within 60 days. Public opinion is largely against his martial law decision

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