Warrant issued to detain impeached South Korean president.
AUTHORITIES in South Korea issued warrants today to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law.
It’s the first time a warrant has been issued to detain a sitting South Korean president.
The Seoul Western District Court issued warrants to detain Mr Yoon and to search the presidential office and residence in central Seoul, according to a statement from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities.
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