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Key Insights on the Arrest Attempt of South Korea's Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

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Key Insights on the Arrest Attempt of South Korea's Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

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  • Legal Dispute: The CIO and Yoon's legal team disagree on the authority of the Corruption Investigation Office to arrest him over allegations of insurrection and abuse of power.
  • Probes: The CIO operates with limited prosecuting rights, needing to refer cases to prosecutors for any indictment against the president.
  • Constitutional Court Review: Yoon's lawyers have filed a complaint regarding the legality of the arrest warrant issued by a Seoul district court.
  • Rejection of Arrest: Yoon's security team prevented the CIO from executing the arrest warrant, citing ongoing legal debates over the warrant's validity.
  • Next Steps: The Constitutional Court plans to review the dispute as the CIO considers transferring the execution of the arrest warrant to the police.

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