South Korea Seeks Extension of Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon 🇰🇷
In a surprising twist that feels straight out of a K-drama plot, South Korea's joint investigation unit is pushing to extend the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. 🎬💥
On Monday, the investigation unit—which includes the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), the National Office of Investigation (NOI) of the Korean National Police Agency, and the Defense Ministry's investigative headquarters—announced they requested an extension from the Seoul Western District Court. The original warrant, issued on December 31 last year, is set to expire at midnight on January 6. ⏰
This move comes after a dramatic attempt to detain Yoon last week. On January 3, CIO investigators and police officers tried to arrest the impeached president at his residence, only to be blocked by the presidential security service. Talk about a cliffhanger! 😱
Yoon was impeached by the National Assembly on December 14, 2024, following his short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3—a move that was swiftly revoked by the National Assembly. During the constitutional court's deliberation period of up to 180 days, Yoon's presidential powers are suspended. 🔎⚖️
Investigative agencies have named Yoon as a suspected ringleader on an insurrection charge. The political drama continues to unfold in Seoul, and the nation watches closely, popcorn in hand. 🍿✨
What do you think this means for South Korea's future? Share your thoughts below! 👇
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S. Korea's investigation unit seeks arrest warrant extension for Yoon
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