Detention Warrant Archives

Historic Arrest: President Yoon Becomes First Sitting South Korean Leader Detained

SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been formally detained following the issuance of a detention warrant on January 19, 2025, making him the first sitting president to be arrested as he faces allegations of insurrection. Yoon is expected to be moved to a solitary cell measuring approximately 3 square [...]

Detention Warrant Issued for Yoon over Martial Law, 1st Issuance for Sitting President

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A Seoul court on Tuesday issued a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial law imposition, making him the first sitting South Korean president to face arrest. The Seoul Western District Court approved a request from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) [...]