In a historic move, a South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk-yeol over his brief declaration of martial law. The Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant following a request by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, marking the first time authorities have sought to detain a sitting president. Yoon faces charges of insurrection and abuse of power, with potential penalties including life imprisonment or even the death penalty. The Presidential Security Service has stated it will handle the warrant in accordance with legal processes, while Yoon’s lawyer has called the warrant “illegal and invalid.” The political crisis deepens as the Constitutional Court deliberates on Yoon’s impeachment.
