Researchers in South Korea confirmed this Wednesday that they will execute the arrest warrant against the deposed president Yoon Suk Yeol before January 6, while tension grows due to the demonstrations by his supporters around his residence in Seoul.
The arrest warrant is related to the controversial declaration of martial law during the mandate of Yoonwho was removed from office.
Oh Dong-woonhead of the Corruption Investigation Office for Senior Officials (CIOfor its acronym in English), indicated that the execution of the order will be carried out “within the established period.”
Furthermore, he stated that they are coordinating the mobilization of the police to prevent further disturbances and ensure an orderly procedure.
Oh He also issued a warning against possible actions by the deposed president’s supporters, who set up barricades and closed access in an attempt to prevent the order from being carried out.
”We consider acts such as setting up barricades or closing doors to be obstruction of official duties.“, he declared, and stressed that anyone involved in this type of resistance “could be prosecuted.”
The supporters of Yoonconcentrated in the vicinity of their residence, expressed their rejection of the arrest order, which increased concern about clashes between protesters and authorities in the coming days.
Choi Sang Mok, new acting president of South Koreaoffered this Friday his first message to the nation after assuming the leadership of the country in the midst of a deep political crisis.
According to the official agency Yonhap, Choi He apologized to the population for the instability generated after the dismissal of his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeoland the brief mandate of Han Duck Sooremoved by Parliament just this morning.
“The government will do everything it can to guarantee national stability”said Choi, who is also vice prime minister and finance minister, promising a focus on security, public order and economic strength to minimize the impact of the crisis on citizens’ daily lives.
Choi Sang Mok takes office in a context of criticism for his closeness to Yoon Suk Yeolespecially for his participation in a cabinet meeting called by the former president before the controversial declaration of martial law that led to his dismissal.
However, the new president expressed his intention to overcome the crisis: “I am sure that we will be able to overcome the current crisis if the mature civic consciousness of the people and the responsible response of the Government are combined”.
In addition to internal problems, Choi warned about the delicate panorama of security that the country faces. “There is a possibility that North Korea will try various forms of provocations, as it considers that the internal situation is going through a moment of security vulnerability.”he warned.
In response, the Foreign Minister, cho tae yulhas intensified diplomatic contacts with representatives of USA, Japan y Chinaseeking to guarantee its allies that the South Korean government is working to contain the political crisis and reinforce stability on the peninsula.
He Parliament dismissed Han Duck Soo due to his refusal to fill three vacancies in the Constitutional Courtnecessary to officially ratify the dismissal of Yoon Suk Yeol.
This succession of changes in leadership has caused three people to occupy the presidency in just one month, an unprecedented fact that reflects the seriousness of the situation in the country.
South Korea It now faces the challenge of regaining public trust and guaranteeing that government institutions function normally, at a critical moment for its internal politics and regional security.
(With information from AFP and Europa Press)
