South Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Yoon Suk Yeol

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking the first time in the country's history that a sitting president faces arrest. The warrant is based on charges of insurrection and abuse of power related to Yoon's brief declaration of martial law on December 3, which was quickly revoked following public protests and legislative action. Yoon has ignored multiple summons for questioning, claiming his actions were constitutional governance and is vowing to fight the charges. The joint investigation team, which includes the Corruption Investigation Office, has stated that Yoon's refusal to cooperate prompted the warrant request. If arrested, Yoon could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment, as the implications of his martial law declaration unfold. His impeachment motion, passed by the National Assembly, is currently under review by the Constitutional Court, which could suspend his presidency further.