On March 8, 2025, the Seoul Central District Court canceled the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing concerns over the legality of the investigation linked to his martial law decree. Following his release, Yoon expressed gratitude to the public and the court for correcting what he termed an illegality. Yoon had been arrested in January, with the Constitutional Court currently considering whether to reinstate him or proceed with his removal, reflecting the ongoing political turmoil in South Korea.
Yoon was impeached after his short-lived martial law decree in December last year. The court raised 'questions about the legality' of his arrest.
Television footage showed Yoon waving and bowing to supporters after leaving the detention center in Seoul, expressing gratitude to the nation.
Yoon thanked the court 'for their courage and determination in correcting the illegality' surrounding his arrest.
The Constitutional Court is currently deliberating whether to reinstate Yoon or remove him from office after his political turmoil.
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