South Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon

A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law on December 3, investigating authorities said. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials confirmed the Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant.

"I question whether the issuance of such an illegal warrant aligns with the principles of the rule of law. It is our position that this unlawful arrest warrant request is illegal and invalid," said Yeol's lawyer, Yoon Kab-keun.

Meanwhile, supporters and opponents of South Korea's suspended
president rallied near his residence after his arrest warrant was approved.

"I think (Yoon) should have been arrested when he declared martial law, and it was illegal. Although it feels pretty late, I think the warrant is at least fortunate," said resident Choi Kwan-Ho.

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[corybjarnason]

Yet RCMP doesn't arrest JT and Freeland.

[billparr]

opposition party of president do not hold up US flags. Thats how you can tell which crowd is which.

[shenrahk]

An example of what canada should do to our government, time we start holding those accountable for ruining our once great canada 🇨🇦

[johnlee]

Hope President Yoon stays strong against the opposition party.

[LC-tlbi]

We could only wish for a full audit and this in Canada.

[이찬란-ff]

The judge ignored the law and made a political decision. These judges are siding with the opposition party. The approval is illegal.

[Redmanticore]

"“I am watching on YouTube live all the hard work you are doing, I will fight until the end to protect this country together with you.” Yoon wrote late on Wednesday to the hundreds of supporters who had gathered near his official residence to protest against the investigation into him. "
“As if trying to stage insurrection wasn’t enough, he is now inciting his few supporters, ” a party spokesperson, Jo Seoung-lae, said in a statement.

[Spitfire_Cowboy]

Ahh, so this is why Kim Jong Un was so happy on New Years Eve.
His enemies are too busy fighting among themselves to even consider the North as a threat.

[darkagentJAY]

Meanwhile at Pyongyang... Jong-Un be like... 🤭🍿

[파란보리-ex]

불법 체포영장 반대 - Opposition to an illegal Arrest Warrant!

[seandogg]

Can Canada do this to king blackface? Castreau needs to face charges for treason for the damage he’s done.

[richardgraham]

Now if we could get this done for the USA, the outgoing administration needs jail time. Good for the people.

[leviccas_]

If globalnews can report canadian news the way it handles this piece: giving both times opportunity to explain their views

[sandyb]

What is Canada 🇨🇦 waiting with Castro Jr?

[brenthenderson]

Teach Canadian gestapo how it's done!

[trevorkunkel]

So they do this in south Korea, but okay for Justin to do in Canada. Makes sense

[joeldespres]

Why doesnt our governement doesnt do this with this failed canadian prime minister.

[Wolfmanjc-ef]

Hmm..JT and Freeland should have the same fate

[Deathclaw.By.Design]

Wow, this is insane. United Church Mooneys are so chaotic. That bizzare cult is really, really holding SK back.

[andg]

what's the deal with Koreans with American flags?