Yun Jok John, the incumbent President of South Korea, became the first in the country's history, the head of state, which was officially arrested during the performance of its functions. On January 15, 2025, the Seoul Western Court issued a presidential arrest warrant for charges of organizing rebellion and abuse of power after declaring martial law on December 3, 2024. This decision was the result of a large -scale investigation that conducted the Corruption Investigation Office among high -ranking officials.
The court session, which lasted about 5 hours, included a thorough discussion of the accusations that became the basis for the order. During the meeting, President Yun made a 40-minute justifiable speech and gave a final statement for 5 minutes. His supporters actively supported the president, organizing a rally near the court building, where there were clashes with the police. At the same time, the opponents of the President protested, calling for the arrest of a politician. After issuing a warrant, Jun Jol may be detained for up to 20 days, taking into account the time he had already spent under arrest after being detained at his residence in Seoul on January 15. All subsequent actions to transfer the President to the prosecutor's office and possible charges remain the subject of investigation. This event has become significant in South Korea's history, emphasizing political tension in the country. During the trial, a group of supporters and opponents of the President held large -scale protests, which reflects deep differences in the population about his policies and actions.
What happened to young Jules John is questioned by the stability of South Korean policy and the future of the government. Further development of the situation will depend on the results of the investigation and possible accusations, as well as on how the political elite and the public will respond to this precedent in the coming months.
