Impeached South Korean president resists detention, raising security concerns
Impeached South Korean president resists detention, raising security concerns
Yoon Suk-yeol's legal team has challenged the legitimacy of a new warrant for his arrest, accusing authorities of exploiting allegedly biased courts.
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Published on: 08/01/2025 | 00:00:00
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The acting president cautioned against potential confrontations between law enforcement and presidential security personnel. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials has warned members of Yoon’s security detail if may be arrested if they obstruct attempts to seize him. Yoon is under investigation for allegedly committing rebellion after briefly declaring martial law on 3 December. The Constitutional Court is deliberating whether to formally remove him from office or reinstate him. Yoon Kap-keun, one of the lawyers, called on the agency to either indict the president or apply for a formal arrest warrant. The Democratic Party accused his legal team of stalling tactics and urged swift action.
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