A Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached and suspended over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law. Investigators requested the warrant after Yoon failed to appear for questioning for the third time. While the warrant has been issued, it is unclear if authorities will be able to execute it due to previous refusals by the Presidential Security Service to comply with search warrants.
Seoul — Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached, suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol , investigators said Tuesday, over his short-lived bid to impose martial law on the country.'The arrest warrant and search warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol , requested by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, were issued this morning,' the Joint Investigation Headquarters said in a statement.'No schedule has been set for future proceedings,' it added.
Local media reported than an imminent arrest or search of the presidential residence was unlikely, as investigators would probably seek to coordinate with the presidential security service.Technically, anyone obstructing the execution of an arrest warrant could be arrested.Joint probeYoon is being investigated by prosecutors as well as a joint team comprising police, defense ministry, and anti-corruption officials.
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