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.