A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant issued for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached and stripped of his presidential powers just weeks ago over his short-lived martial law decree that threw the country into political chaos.

A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over his short-lived declaration of martial law.

SEOUL: South Korean investigators said on Wednesday (Jan 1) they would execute an arrest warrant for Yoon Suk Yeol by the deadline on Jan 6, as the impeached leader's supporters rallied outside his residence.