South Korean court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon

SEOUL (REUTERS): South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law on Dec. 3, investigating authorities said.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials confirmed the approved the warrant.

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This is the first ever arrest warrant issued for an incumbent president in South Korea, according to local media.

On Monday, South Korean investigators sought an arrest warrant for Yoon over this month’s short-lived imposition of martial law.

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Yoon is facing a criminal investigation into possible insurrection charges.

The court declined to comment.