South Korean authorities extend arrest warrant against President Yoon
South Korean authorities extend arrest warrant against President Yoon
The South Korean authorities have approved an application to Warrant to extend against the suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. This happens in connection with his surprising declaration of war law from last month .
Details for detention
The original arrest warrant expired on Monday at midnight (10 a.m.), but was exhibited again on Tuesday afternoon by the western district court of Seoul at the request of the office for combating corruption (CIO).
The notice of arrest warrant was not announced. Such commands are usually valid for seven days, but can be extended if the court considers this necessary.
Investigations and allegations against Yoon
The CIO, which examines Yoon together with the police and the Ministry of Defense, has also requested that the police take the arrest warrant for his arrest. The police have more forces and equipment to carry out its arrest than the anti-corruption authority.
yoon, who lost his presidential powers last month according to his short -term arrangement of war law, is sought in several investigations, including because of the allegation of led to an uprising - a crime that can be punished with lifelong detention or even the death penalty.
political reactions and protests
The approval of the original arrest warrant, which was first issued on December 31, is a premiere in the history of South Korea, since such a procedure has been approved against an incumbent president.
Investigators attempted to take yoon on Friday Cancel at the Presidential Office for hours.
public rallies and legal steps
On Monday, both supporters and opponents of Yoon gathered near the presidential office, while the police were strongly present. Yoon's supporters swore to remove further attempts to arrest him.
around the terrain were built barbed wire fences, and the entrances were blocked with vehicles, as can be seen from videos that were shared by CNN partner JTBC.
appeal and future steps
YOON, a former prosecutor, has so far refused to comply with the investigators' lectures, according to the CIO.
After enforcement of the arrest warrant, a 48-hour period begins, within which the investigators have to hold and interview the investigators. The CIO would have to apply for a further arrest warrant within this period to keep it in custody for longer.
The declaration of war law by Yoon in December met with far -reaching public rejection, also members of his own party turned against him and supported the vote on an office.
summary and outlook
The supporters of the suspended president believe that the measures taken against him violate South Korean law. Yoon remains inhabitant
On Friday, hundreds of supporters also gathered in front of Yoon's place of residence to protest against the measures. On this day, his lawyer said that the court decision was "an illegal, invalid arrest warrant" and announced that it would take legal action against his execution.
Yoon's defense team also submitted an injunction against the arrest warrant at the Constitutional Court, as well as a separate opposition period for a lower court regarding the decision.