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South Korea court cancels arrest warrant of impeached President Yoon in insurrection case continuation
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol had his arrest warrant canceled by the Seoul Central District Court, allowing for his release from detention. The court ruled that the indictment was filed after the defendant's detention period had expired, making it unreasonable to hold Yoon in custody. However, it is worth noting that Yoon still faces serious criminal charges, including leading an insurrection, which could result in a life imprisonment or death penalty.
It is reasonable to conclude that the indictment was filed after the defendant's detention period had expired.
To ensure procedural clarity and eliminate any doubts regarding the legality of the investigative process, it would be appropriate to issue a decision to cancel the detention.
This is a crucial moment that reaffirms the rule of law and justice in South Korea.
The arrest itself raised numerous concerns when considering the investigative process that led to it.
Even if the court decides to cancel the detention, the defendant is not immediately released.
The defendant will be released only if the prosecutor waives the right to appeal or does not file an appeal within the prescribed period.
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- 1.CNN
- 2.The Guardian
- 3.The New York Times
- 4.France 24
- 5.Al Jazeera
- 6.Agence France-Presse
- 7.Times
- 8.YTN News
perspectives
- 1.Election
- 2.Authoritarianism
- 3.Scandal
- 4.North-South Korea Conflict
- 5.South Korea Foreign Policy
- 6.South Korean politics
- 7.Conflict
countries
organizations
- 1.Seoul Central District Court
- 2.People Power Party
- 3.Central Intelligence Organisation
- 4.Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials