South Korean investigators secure new arrest warrant for President Yoon

07/01/2025 12:22 France 24

A South Korean court has approved a new arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon suk Yeol after he resisted an attempt by police last week. Anti-graft investigators are seeking to detain Yoon over his botched bid to impose martial law on the country early December.

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