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South Korea seeks arrest of impeached President Yoon over martial law actions

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South Korea seeks arrest of impeached President Yoon over martial law actions

Credited from: THEHILL

  • Law enforcement in South Korea has sought an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol following his impeachment two weeks prior.
  • The warrant pertains to his martial law decree issued on December 3, which prompted national unrest.
  • Authorities are investigating claims that his actions constituted rebellion and abuse of authority.
  • Yoon's lawyer has filed a challenge against the warrant, asserting that an incumbent president cannot be prosecuted for abuse of power.
  • The Constitutional Court is now responsible for determining the legitimacy of the impeachment following a parliamentary vote.

For further details, visit the original article at The Hill.

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