The Seoul Central District Court canceled the arrest warrant for South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, leading to his release from custody. Earlier, Yoon Suk-yeol had been detained on charges of attempting a coup and abuse of power after declaring martial law in December 2024.
Unprecedented Case in the Country's History South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been arrested on charges of rebellion, abuse of power, and corruption, according to the Yonhap news agency. This marks the first time in South Korean history that a president, still officially in office though temporarily suspended, has been detained.
South Korea's prosecution and police are reportedly attempting to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol. Approximately 3,000 police officers have been deployed near the presidential palace in Seoul, where hundreds of the president's supporters have also gathered in his defense.
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