Impeached South Korean Leader Resists Arrest Warrant
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached, is now under threat of arrest on allegations of insurrection and abuse of power, linked to his declaration of martial law on December 3rd. The situation escalated when military forces intervened to prevent an arrest attempt by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), sparking significant tension. Adding to the complexity, thousands of Yoon’s supporters gathered outside his residence in a show of solidarity. Yoon’s legal representatives are challenging the arrest warrant, calling it unlawful, while the CIO maintains that its actions are within legal bounds. With both Yoon and his successor impeached, interim President Choi Sang-mok has taken charge of the country during this turbulent period.