Court Rejects Arrest Warrant for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol in Martial Law Probe

A South Korean court has denied a request to issue an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, linked to his brief tenure in attempting to enforce martial law. This decision comes amidst an intensified investigation by the special prosecutor.

The arrest warrant sought for Yoon involved accusations of obstruction and evasion of summons. Despite criticism from Yoon's legal team suggesting political motivations behind the probe, Yoon has agreed to comply with a summons for questioning scheduled for Saturday.

The ongoing legal challenges against Yoon include insurrection charges following his declaration of martial law. Meanwhile, his former defense minister, Kim Yong-hyun, remains in custody as a court extended his detention, citing evidence concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)