Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, defiant against an impending detention for a martial law decree he issued last month, has vowed to "fight to the end" against what he alleges are "anti-state forces." The detainment order from a Seoul court follows Yoon's noncompliance with investigative summonses and resistance against office searches. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials has a week to execute the warrant, though it faces potential resistance from Yoon's security, which might lead to police involvement.
Yoon, who was suspended from presidential duties following his impeachment on December 14, expressed gratitude to supporters outside his residence for defending "liberal democracy and constitutional order." The liberal opposition Democratic Party urges for immediate action to enforce the detainment warrant amid concerns that Yoon may rally support to obstruct it. Meanwhile, Yoon's legal team argues the warrant is "invalid," claiming the anti-corruption agency lacks the necessary authority for such actions.
As the political drama unfolds, the Constitutional Court, now with two newly appointed judges, is deliberating on whether to uphold Yoon's impeachment, a decision impacting his political fate. The National Assembly also impeached the Prime Minister, Han Duck-soo, for not filling essential court vacancies, leading to Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok's appointment of two new justices. The court's decision could come down to the remaining justices' positions and will significantly influence South Korea's political trajectory. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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