In an unprecedented and deeply divisive turn, South Korea has issued an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. This marks the first time the nation has sought to detain a sitting president, a shocking development that underscores the political chaos engulfing the country.
The crisis began after Yoon declared martial law, citing threats from the liberal opposition and alleged ties to North Korea. His justification ignited outrage, sparking days of mass protests and a decisive impeachment vote by the National Assembly on December 14, stripping Yoon of his powers. Despite repeated court summonses, Yoon refused to appear, forcing the anti-corruption agency to escalate matters by issuing the warrant.
Yoon’s attorney has fiercely criticized the move, calling it “illegal and invalid.” Meanwhile, the opposition party has ramped up pressure, demanding Yoon’s resignation and labeling the martial law declaration “fundamentally invalid.” The public remains deeply divided, with some rallying behind Yoon’s claims of acting within his constitutional authority, while others condemn his actions as a dangerous overreach.
The arrest warrant has further polarized South Korea, amplifying tensions between political factions and generations. As Yoon vows to “fight until the last moment,” the nation finds itself at a critical juncture, its democracy tested in ways not seen before.
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/south-korea-issues-arrest-warrant-154903881.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp83rllzg1ko
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