South Korean Investigators Ask Acting President to Comply with Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean investigators again asked the country’s acting president on Saturday to order the presidential security service to comply with an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The security service, along with military troops, on Friday prevented prosecutors from arresting Yoon Suk Yeol in a six-hour standoff inside Yoon’s compound. The investigators secured the warrant to arrest Yoon over his brief declaration of martial law last month.

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Investigation Update

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is investigating the case, said on Saturday it had again asked acting President Choi Sang-mok, the nation’s finance minister, to order the presidential security service to cooperate with the warrant.

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Conclusion

The situation remains tense as the presidential security service continues to defy the arrest warrant. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how this will play out.

FAQs

* What is the reason for the arrest warrant?
+ The warrant was issued due to Yoon’s brief declaration of martial law last month.
* Who is the acting president?
+ Choi Sang-mok, the nation’s finance minister, is the acting president.
* What is the current situation with the presidential security service?
+ The service is refusing to comply with the arrest warrant, leading to a standoff with prosecutors.