A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law. The Joint Investigation Headquarters requested the warrant, citing Yoon's failure to appear for questioning. Yoon's lawyer argues the warrant is illegal, claiming the investigating body lacks authority. The warrant comes after Yoon briefly suspended civilian rule, sparking South Korea's worst political crisis in decades. He was impeached by parliament and faces potential criminal charges.
SEOUL — A South Korea n court has issued an arrest order for impeached 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.
The Presidential Security Service has previously refused to comply with three search warrants.Police were deployed early Tuesday outside Yoon's residence in central Seoul, in a likely bid to head off scuffles.Yoon's supporters and protesters calling for his removal have both staked out his residence, with local media running images of altercations between the two camps overnight.
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