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South Korea\u2019s political crisis deepened as a court in Seoul issued an arrest warrant against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking the first time a sitting president faces arrest in the nation\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

The warrant stems from Yoon\u2019s controversial declaration of martial law on December 3 and his subsequent refusal to comply with three summonses over allegations of abuse of power and inciting insurrection.<\/p>\n

Yoon\u2019s legal team has denounced the warrant as \u201cillegal and invalid\u201d and vowed to challenge it. Meanwhile, investigators have until January 6 to execute the warrant, though logistical and political hurdles may impede their efforts. Yoon\u2019s security detail has previously blocked attempts to search his offices and private residence, echoing past instances where police were obstructed from arresting high-profile politicians by their supporters.<\/p>\n

Suspended from his presidential duties since December 14 following impeachment by the opposition-led parliament, Yoon remains under scrutiny as the constitutional court evaluates his impeachment. However, only six judges currently sit on the court’s nine-member bench, meaning a single dissenting vote could secure Yoon\u2019s reinstatement.<\/p>\n

Efforts to appoint additional judges were thwarted last week when acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo vetoed the opposition\u2019s nominations. This led to Han\u2019s own impeachment, further complicating governance as Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok now serves as both acting president and prime minister.<\/p>\n

Choi has since appointed two new constitutional judges but noted that consensus is required for the third. Meanwhile, the opposition threatens to impeach Choi as political tensions escalate.<\/p>\n

Amid these developments, Yoon has defended his martial law declaration as a constitutional prerogative but pledged not to evade his legal responsibilities. His current whereabouts are unknown, and he remains barred from leaving the country.<\/p>\n

South Korea faces an uncertain path forward as the nation grapples with the legal and political fallout of this unprecedented crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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