A Seoul court has just issued an arrest warrant for former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking his second detention over a controversial martial law decree from December. The warrant was granted after a detailed hearing, following a formal request by special counsel Cho Eun-suk.
Yoon now faces five charges, including:
- Excluding key cabinet members from an important meeting before the decree.
- Fabricating a martial law document later endorsed by top officials.
- Spreading misleading statements to foreign media.
- Instructing aides to obstruct his arrest efforts earlier this year.
- Ordering the deletion of call records from secure phones.
During the hearing, Yoon denied all charges. However, his legal journey continues as he is now held at the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, south of the capital. This unfolding drama has sparked lively discussions on social media, resonating with young professionals who are always on the pulse of global updates. 😮💬
Stay tuned for more updates on this high-stakes case – a vivid reminder that accountability remains paramount, even for the most influential leaders.
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Court issues warrant to arrest former South Korean President Yoon
cgtn.com
