South Korean Court Orders Release of Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol from Detention

Yoon remains under investigation for alleged abuse of power and faces an imminent ruling on his impeachment by the Constitutional Court.

A Seoul court ruled to release suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol from detention, citing procedural errors in his arrest warrant extension.
Yoon, accused of declaring martial law in December to override a parliamentary impasse, faces charges of power abuse and inciting unrest.
The Constitutional Court is expected to decide next week whether to uphold Yoon’s impeachment, which could trigger new elections within 60 days if confirmed.
The brief imposition of martial law, which Yoon justified by alleging unproven communist infiltration in the opposition, sparked widespread protests and political turmoil.
Yoon's release has energized his supporters, while critics call for accountability, warning of long-term damage to South Korea’s democratic institutions and global reputation.