Unprecedented Arrest Warrant Deepens South Korea's Political Crisis

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces arrest for martial law imposition, leading to unprecedented political turmoil. With an arrest warrant approved, the investigation progresses amidst opposition-led impeachment. The unfolding scenario highlights legal challenges and escalating tensions in South Korea's political landscape.

An unprecedented political crisis unfolds in South Korea as a court approved the arrest of the country's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol on allegations of martial law imposition.

Yoon faces historic charges of insurrection—serious allegations for which South Korean presidents traditionally have no immunity. His impeachment trial is concurrently underway, intensifying the political instability that has gripped South Korea, a crucial U.S. ally.

As legal proceedings escalate, the acting President, as well as other key officials, grapples with the consequences of these allegations, woven into the backdrop of South Korea's wider political turbulence.

(With inputs from agencies.)