Yoon Suk Yeol in Legal Crosshairs as South Korea Issues Arrest Warrant

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A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, authorizing searches of his office and residence over rebellion allegations linked to his recent martial law declaration.

According to Reuters, South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials confirmed that the Seoul Western District Court approved the arrest warrant on Tuesday.

WATCH: A South Korean court approved the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martiаl law. An arrest warrant for an incumbent president is unprecedented in the country https://t.co/oXRZ0xtSP0 pic.twitter.com/EODlzdNxwq
— Reuters Asia (@ReutersAsia) December 31, 2024

This marks the first instance of a South Korean president facing a detention warrant. However, experts suggest that detention or searches are unlikely unless Yoon is officially removed from office.

The agencу confirmed that it is investigating whether Yoon’s declaration of martial law on December 3 constitutes an act of rebellion.

Yoon has opposed the arrest warrant, having previously disregarded three summons related to the investigation. His legal team has described the warrant as “illegal and invalid.” Yoon’s warrant remains valid until January 6, 2025.

While critics argue that Yoon’s martial law declaration was an effort to incite rebellion, he maintains it was a measure to safeguard citizens from perceived “anti-state forces.”

South Korean law stipulates that those convicted of leading a rebellion could face either the death penalty or life imprisonment. While Yoоn Suk Yeol enjoys presidential immunity from most criminal charges, this protection does not cover accusations of rebellion or treason.

Crypto Price Dip Amid Martial Law Declaration

After South Korea’s declaration of martial law in early December 2024, the cryptocurrency market experienced significant turbulence. Bitcoin and XRP saw sharp deсlines of approximately 30% in value, largely due to the political uncertainty caused by the move. The national currency, the won, also briefly weakened, reflecting the broader economic instability.

However, after President Yoon Suk Yeol rescinded the decree on December 4, both the won and cryptocurrencies began to recover, stabilizing the market. The temporary drop in crypto prices highlighted the sensitivity of digital assets to geopolitical and government actions.

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