South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is now free after prosecutors decided not to appeal the court's decision to overturn the arrest warrant issued against him for insurrection. This signifies that the arrest warrant against President Yoon Suk-yeol is no longer valid, allowing him to move freely without legal constraint. The decision brings a sense of relief and certainty regarding his immediate liberty.
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03-09, 2025The 64-year-old president, elected as South Korea's 13th president in 2022, was released from a detention center in Seoul on Saturday. Nevertheless, President Yoon Suk-yeol remains suspended from his duties as the criminal and impeachment trials concerning his brief imposition of martial law on December 3rd are still ongoing. The legal proceedings continue to cast a shadow over his presidency.
The Seoul Central District Court overturned Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest warrant on Friday, citing the timing of his prosecution and "questions about the legitimacy" of the investigation process. Yoon Suk-yeol stated in a statement: "First, I would like to thank the courage and determination of the Central District Court for correcting this unlawful act." His statement reflects a sense of vindication and appreciation for the court's decision.
His lawyers stated that the court's ruling "confirmed that the president's detention was problematic in terms of procedure and substance," and called the ruling "the beginning of a journey to restore the rule of law." Prosecutors have not yet been contacted for comment. In Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial, the Constitutional Court is expected to decide in the coming days whether to reinstate him or remove him from office. The anticipation surrounding the Constitutional Court's decision is high, as it will determine the future of his presidency.
Yoon Suk-yeol is the first South Korean president to be arrested while in office, and he had been detained since January 15. According to Yonhap News Agency, around 38,000 of his supporters gathered in Seoul on Saturday, while 1,500 demonstrated against him, the report cited unofficial police estimates. The South Korean court is expected to rule in the coming days on whether to permanently remove Yoon Suk-yeol from office or reinstate him after the impeachment trial concludes. If Yoon Suk-yeol is removed from office, a new presidential election will be held within 60 days. The political landscape remains uncertain as the nation awaits the final outcome of these legal proceedings.
