⚖️ South Korea's anti-corruption watchdog has thrown another curveball in the ongoing political drama! The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) urgently requested a court to extend an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, set to expire January 6. The bombshell case accuses Yoon of treason and abuse of power during a controversial martial law declaration last December.
🔍 Prosecutors claim Yoon overstepped presidential authority during the December 3 emergency measures. With police now being asked to enforce the warrant, this development could reignite debates about accountability in Korean politics. Observers are calling it a litmus test for the country's anti-corruption reforms.
🇰🇷 While the legal process unfolds, the case continues to trend nationwide – a reminder that even high-profile leaders aren't above the law. Stay tuned as this story develops!
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South Korea's anti-corruption body asks court to extend Yoon's warrant
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