A South Korean court North Korea on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yeon Suk-yul, who was impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law on December 3, investigating authorities said.
The Corruption Investigation Bureau confirmed to senior officials that the Seoul Western District Court had approved the arrest warrant.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol waves as he arrives to address a joint meeting of Congress, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
This is the first arrest warrant issued against him Current president In South Korea, according to local media.
South Korean investigators on Monday sought to issue an arrest warrant for Yoon due to the imposition of martial law for a short period this month.
Yoon faces a criminal investigation into possible charges of rebellion.
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The court He declined to comment.
