Day: December 30, 2024

The warrant was sought over Yoon’s controversial and short-lived decision to impose martial law early in December

The 82-year-old president is spending his final weeks in office telling war stories—and facing criticism that he inadvertently ushered in a second Trump presidency.

Yoon ignored three summonses to appear for questioning over his botched martial law attempt.

A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant issued for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached and stripped of his presidential powers just weeks ago over his short-lived martial law decree that threw the country into political chaos.

A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant issued for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached and stripped of his presidential powers just weeks ago over his short-lived martial law decree that threw the country into political chaos.

Court’s issuance of warrant marks first time authorities have sought to detain a sitting South Korean president.

The police are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to lead an insurrection when he declared martial law and plunged the country into crisis.

The first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan ended in a draw with record-breaking scores. Zimbabwe scored 586 runs, while Afghanistan amassed 699, with historic performances from Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah. Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett impressed with both ball and bat. Rain affected the match’s conclusion. The second Test starts Thursday in Bulawayo.

South Korean anti-corruption agency says a court has issued a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.