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South Korea’s Yoon Resists Arrest Warrant over Failed Martial Law Declaration

HeadlineJan 02, 2025

South Korea’s impeached former president has pledged to “fight until the end” as he resists a warrant for his arrest over his short-lived declaration of martial law in December. On Tuesday, a court in Seoul ordered Yoon Suk Yeol to be detained and for his office and residence to be searched. So far Yoon’s presidential security service has blocked investigators’ access amid objections by Yoon’s lawyers. Investigators have until January 6 to execute their search warrant but can request an extension. If convicted of leading a rebellion, Yoon faces life imprisonment or the death penalty. 

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