Impeached South Korean President Defiant Amid Detention Threat

Impeached South Korean President Defiant Amid Detention Threats

Jan 02, 2025 Komal Das

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed to "fight to the end" against "anti-state forces" as law enforcement prepared to detain him over a martial law decree

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A detainment warrant has been issued against Yoon after he blocked investigations into his December power grab, defying requests for questioning and office searches

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Prosecutor Oh Dong-woon said police may be deployed if Yoon's security resists detention, possibly as early as Thursday. It's unclear if Yoon will submit to questioning

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Yoon's legal team warned that using police mobile units for his detention would exceed legal authority, and police could be arrested by security or citizens if they attempt it

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Yoon vowed to fight against "anti-state forces" and praised supporters for defending democracy, saying he was watching their protests on YouTube

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The Democratic Party urged immediate detention of Yoon, while his supporters gathered near his residence, opposing his impeachment

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Yoon’s lawyers call the detainment warrant "invalid." The anti-corruption agency may issue a new summons by Jan. 6, with Yoon's fate now in the hands of the Constitutional Court

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To remove Yoon, six justices must agree. The Assembly impeached Prime Minister Han, and Choi appointed two justices, increasing the chances of Yoon's impeachment being upheld

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New justices Cho Han-chang and Jeong Gye-seon spoke Thursday, with Cho saying he begins with a "heavy heart" and Jeong hoping for the final vacancy to be filled

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