Requesting an Arrest Warrant for President Yun Seok-yul

TLDR :
From President Yun's declaration of emergency martial law and impeachment charges to his request for a warrant of arrest

President Yoon Seok-yeol
following the sudden declaration of "emergency martial law" on December 03, 2024 at 22:30,
the impeachment proceedings in the National Assembly, and the subsequent developments
and the subsequent impeachment proceedings by the National Assembly and the request for a "warrant of arrest" on December 30, 2024, in chronological order.

: South Korean President Yoon Seok-yul (Source: Asia News)

December 3rd

• 22:25 President Yoon holds late-night emergency talk at the Yongsan presidential office
• 22:27 President Yoon declares emergency martial law
• 22:30 Martial law troops enter the Central Election Commission building
• 22:43 Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun orders meeting of major commanders of all armed forces
• 22:49 Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People's Power, voices opposition to martial law declaration
• 22:56 Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticizes martial law declaration
  • Lee Jae-myung, a representative of the Democratic Party of Korea, moved while hosting a live broadcast,
  • At that time, a live screen that appeared to be crossing the wall of the National Assembly was also broadcast and attracted attention.
  • In addition to Lee Jae-myung, a number of opposition lawmakers gathered at the National Assembly.
• 22:57 KPK calls for emergency martial law with more than 4 years in office
  
  • The Bareunmi Party has called for a general meeting of lawmakers to be held at the Yeouido Party Hall.
  • and that the vote should be held in the plenary chamber of the National Assembly.
  • There was a quarrel between lawmakers who follow Han Dong-hoon and those who follow Chu Kyung-ho.
• 22:58 Speaker Woo Won-sik moves into the National Assembly
  • National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik also became a hot topic as footage of him climbing over the wall of the National Assembly was reported on the news.

December 4

• South Korean government lifts martial law at dawn
  • Speaker Won-sik Woo has earned the public's trust by following the law and procedures.
  • On December 4, a resolution to end martial law was passed by all 190 lawmakers gathered in the plenary session of the National Assembly.
  • A majority of 151 lawmakers were required to vote in favor of lifting martial law.

Dec. 5

• Six opposition parties submit impeachment bill against President Yoon Seok-yul to the National Assembly
  • On December 4, the six opposition parties, including the Democratic Party of Korea, submitted the first impeachment bill.
  • Along with the impeachment bill, they also proposed to appoint a special prosecutor for First Lady Kim Gun-hee.
  • At 0:01 on December 5, the impeachment bill was reported in the plenary session of the National Assembly.
  • All ruling party lawmakers were absent from this plenary session, so the vote was not counted due to lack of quorum.

December 14th.

• Public protests against the impeachment of the President took place across the country.
  • Protests were held daily across the country, including in Yeouido, the ruling party's home city of Daegu.
  • In addition to protests against the impeachment, protests against the impeachment by far-right groups were also centered around Gwanghwamun.
  • The protests against the impeachment sparked a new protest culture, with young people in their 20s and 30s actively participating.
  • The protests also became a kind of cultural event as they were led by idols.
  • Some singers and influencers were also heavily involved in the protests.
  • Maps were even shared that pre-paid for drinks and meals for those participating in the protests.
• Second impeachment vote in the afternoon, passed with 204 votes in favor
• 19:24 The impeachment resolution was delivered to the presidential office, and Yoon was suspended from office.

Now, let's summarize the status of the investigation against the president and those involved.

President Yoon Seok-yeol

• Key figures who declared emergency martial law and received impeachment indictments
• Current Presidential Suspension Status
• Under investigation by prosecutors, police, and the Public Prosecution Service for allegedly leading an insurrection and obstructing the exercise of executive authority
• Has been summoned to appear three times, but has failed to do so

Kim Yong-hyun, former Minister of Defense

• Detained on charges of recommending and ordering martial law
• Expected to face trial on charges of rebellion

Park Ahn-soo, former Chief of Army Staff

• Detained for issuing martial law-related proclamations

Yeo In-hyung, commander of the National Defense Intelligence Service, Kwak Jong-geun, commander of the Special Warfare Service, and Lee Jin-woo, commander of the National Capital Defense Service

• Detained on charges of using troops against the National Assembly

Moon Sang-ho, former intelligence commander, Noh Sang-won, former intelligence commander, and Kim Yong-gun, former intelligence colonel

• Detained on charges of conspiring to impose martial law

Attorney Seok Dong-hyun

• Known as President Yun Suk-yul's 40-year confidant
• Led media correspondence and off-the-floor public opinion campaigns on behalf of the president

Prime Minister Han Deok-soo

• After the impeachment of President Yun Suk-yul,
• Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, who had served as acting president, was impeached for vetoing the appointment of a constitutional court judge and vetoing the Kim Gun-hee special prosecutor law.

Finally,
summarize the status of the investigation.

Movement of investigative agencies

• The police and the Public Prosecution Service are conducting the investigation against President Yoon.
• Separately, the prosecutors are also investigating.
  • Initially, the prosecution, the police, and the public prosecution service were conducting a joint investigation.
  • However, since President Yun was the former prosecutor general,
  • the prosecution was removed from the police and public prosecution office, and only two agencies are working together.
  • However, the prosecution is still conducting a separate investigation.
• President Yoon is facing charges of being an insurgency leader and obstruction of the exercise of executive power in connection with the December 3 emergency martial law.

Subpoena demand and response

• The Prosecutor's Special Investigation Division requested President Yoon's attendance twice on December 15 and 21, but was denied.
• The Public Security Office also sent summonses on December 18 and 25, but did not receive a response.
• On December 29, the Public Prosecutor's Office issued a third summons demanding attendance at 10 a.m.
• Because he failed to respond to the final summons on December 29, the Airborne Division hinted at seeking an arrest warrant.

Investigation progress

• The police are focusing on analyzing the seized non-cell phones, servers, and CCTV.
• Investigations into the members of the National Security Council are ongoing, and an investigation into Acting President Han Deok-soo is also planned.

What's next?

• If President Yoon fails to respond to the third summons, it is possible that the Public Prosecution Service will seek an arrest warrant.
  
• The likelihood of a compulsory investigation against Yoon is increasing, with additional raids on the Yongsan presidential office and raids on his official residence also likely to be attempted.
  

December 30, 2024 at 0:00 AM.
The Public Prosecution Service has requested an arrest warrant for President Yoon Seok-yeol.

In response, the President and the President's office have responded through public opinion
"We will respond officially" through public opinion.

It is worth keeping an eye on the ongoing investigation.