South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces potential arrest after a court approved a warrant for his detention. Yoon, who imposed martial law last month, addressed supporters in a letter vowing to 'fight until the end', while police clashed with his supporters trying to block access to his residence.
Pro-Yoon protesters gather outside of impeached South Korea n President Yoon Suk Yeol 's official residence, as Yoon faces potential arrest after a court on Tuesday approved a warrant for his arrest, in Seoul, South Korea , January 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
On Thursday, police scuffled with Yoon supporters who laid down in the road to try to block access to his residence. Police issued dispersal orders and then forcibly removed some protesters, Reuters journalists said. The opposition Democratic Party, which has majority control of parliament and led the impeachment of Yoon on Dec. 14, said the letter proved Yoon was delusional and remains committed to complete his"insurrection".
Within hours, however, 190 lawmakers had defied the cordons of troops and police and voted against Yoon's order. About six hours after his initial decree, Yoon rescinded it. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials , which is leading a joint team of investigators that include the police and prosecutors, has until Jan. 6 to execute the arrest warrant.
Separately, Yoon's trial on impeachment is being heard at the Constitutional Court. The court will hold the second hearing on Friday. Yoon has been suspended from presidential duties and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has taken over as acting president until the outcome of the trial.
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