Arrest and search warrants have been issued over allegations of rebellion in connection with impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law
Arrest and search warrants have been issued over allegations of rebellion in connection with impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law
Yoon has presidential immunity from most criminal prosecution, but the privilege does not extend to allegations of rebellion or treason. Yoon has argued his decree was a legitimate act of governance, calling it a warning to the main liberal opposition Democratic Party, which he has called “a monster” and “anti-state forces” that has used its legislative majority to impeach top officials, undermine the government’s budget, and which he claims sympathizes with North Korea.Experts said Yoon is likely to ignore the warrants.
Park Sung-min, president of Seoul-based political consulting firm MIN Consulting, said the push for an arrest warrant is likely an attempt to pressure Yoon to cooperate with investigations. Yoon’s defense minister, police chief and several top military commanders have already been arrested over their roles in the martial law enactment.
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