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South Korea authorities seek arrest of Yoon over martial law declaration

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea on December 12, 2024 [South Korea Presidential Office via AP]

South Korean authorities have requested an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law.

South Korea’s Joint Investigation Headquarters said on Monday that it sought Yoon’s arrest on insurrection and abuse of power charges.

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