Court issues arrest warrant for South Korean president
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Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:12:00 +0200
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for Yoon SeokyeolIt is reported that Yun Seokyeol is suspected of sedition, treason and abuse of power.
An arrest warrant was issued after he ignored three summonses for questioning.Investigators have until January 6 to execute the warrant, after which they can apply to the court for an extension.The execution of the warrant is complicated by resistance from Yun Seokyeols security service and his supporters.
The security service previously blocked investigators access to the presidential office and the ousted presidents private residence, where searches were planned.Lawyers for Yoon Seokyeol claim that investigators are exceeding their authority because, they say, imposing martial law is the presidents constitutional right.What preceded thisOn December 3, South Korean President Yun Seokyeol declared martial law, citing the need to protect the country from communist forces.
In his televised address, he did not specify any specific threat from North Korea, focusing instead on domestic political opponents.On December 4, South Koreas National Assembly voted to demand that the president lift martial law.
In response, Yun Seokyeol announced the end of the measure.The opposition Democratic Party considered charging Yun with treason and initiating impeachment proceedings.On December 6, the leader of the ruling party called for the immediate removal of the president from office, noting that Yun had ordered the arrest of several prominent politicians during martial law.On December 7, Yun Seokyeol expressed sincere regret in a national address for his decision to declare martial law, which had caused significant public concern.
He vowed to avoid similar decisions in the future.On the same day, South Koreas parliament did not support the impeachment of the president.
At the same time, the leader of the ruling party said that Yun Seokyeol would likely resign.
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