SEOUL: A South Korean court has reaffirmed its decision to issue an arrest warrant for impeached former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as confirmed by the nation’s corruption investigation agency on Tuesday.
The warrant has been issued as part of an ongoing investigation into Yoon, who is facing allegations of insurrection. However, the authorities have struggled to enforce the warrant due to several challenges.
Just last week, an investigation unit leader was prevented from reaching Yoon’s residence when a human chain, formed by hundreds of presidential security and military personnel, blocked their path.
Despite these hurdles, the investigative team has vowed to proceed with the execution of the arrest.
In response to this development, Yoon’s legal team filed a request with a Seoul court to invalidate the arrest warrant. Nonetheless, the court rejected the appeal on Sunday, affirming the validity of the warrant.
Yoon’s impeachment was triggered by his controversial decision to declare a brief period of martial law, which resulted in widespread political turmoil and criticism. The temporary martial law, swiftly revoked, caused major disruption to South Korea’s governance and led to accusations that Yoon sought to undermine democratic principles.
The investigation continues, with the arrest warrant linked to suspicions that Yoon may have been involved in efforts to suppress political opposition and centralize power.
