A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, escalating a legal drama over allegations of election meddling and insurrection charges. 🌏⚖️ The Seoul Central District Court approved the warrant requested by special counsel Min Joong-ki, aiming to compel Yoon to face questioning after he twice ignored summons.
Yoon, already detained since December over accusations of imposing martial law, now faces fresh scrutiny for allegedly receiving illegal opinion polls from political broker Myung Tae-kyun ahead of the 2022 presidential race. Authorities claim this was part of a scheme to influence a parliamentary by-election. His wife is also under suspicion for her alleged role in a stock manipulation case tied to Yoon’s 2021 campaign.
📰 Media reports suggest prosecutors may soon question Yoon at the Seoul Detention Center, where he’s been held. The case has gripped South Korea, spotlighting high-stakes political maneuvering and legal battles.
