Protests Erupt in Seoul as President Yoon Faces Arrest Warrant Deadline ⏳

Seoul's streets were buzzing on Monday evening as multiple groups took to the city in a dramatic showdown over President Yoon Suk-yeol's fate. With the clock ticking on an arrest warrant for alleged insurrection expiring at midnight , tensions reached a fever pitch.

Some protesters demanded Yoon's immediate arrest , while others rallied to support him . It's a pivotal moment for the Republic of Korea, marking the first time a sitting president faces arrest over an attempt to declare martial law—a move that sparked political upheaval in Asia's fourth-largest economy.

The Seoul Western District Court dismissed a last-minute complaint from Yoon's legal team, who argued the warrant was unconstitutional . They claimed that the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) lacked the authority to investigate insurrection charges under South Korean law.

As midnight approached, the nation held its breath , watching to see whether the drama would escalate or fade away. This political rollercoaster has not only gripped the South but also caught the attention of international observers, given the country's key alliance with the U.S.