Historic Arrest Warrant Issued for South Korean President

South Korea's court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol following his impeachment and temporary suspension from power. The warrant, unprecedented for a serving president, comes amid a criminal investigation into potential insurrection charges, with authorities facing challenges in accessing presidential premises.

In a landmark development, a South Korean court has sanctioned an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol in the wake of his impeachment and provisional removal from office. Authorities disclosed that this unprecedented move is linked to an inquiry into President Yoon's alleged imposition of martial law.

The approval of this warrant marks the first instance of such legal action against a sitting South Korean president. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) confirmed the Seoul Western District Court's decision but declined to elaborate on the rationale behind the authorization.

The execution of the arrest warrant remains uncertain. The South Korean presidential security service pledged to adhere strictly to due process while enforcing the court's decision. Meanwhile, efforts to access the presidential offices have faced obstructions from presidential security.

(With inputs from agencies.)