South Korean court issues warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

In South Korea, a court issued a warrant today to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for an extended period over his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3. The Seoul Western District Court approved the arrest warrant after a lengthy deliberation, citing concerns that Yoon could destroy evidence. Yoon’s arrest may lead to a prolonged period of



detention, potentially lasting months.

Yoon, detained since Wednesday following a large-scale law enforcement operation at his home, faces potential rebellion charges related to his martial law declaration. This led to South Korea’s most severe political crisis since the 1980s democratisation.