South Korea Martial Law Controversy: Court Revokes Arrest Warrant and Releases President Yoon Suk-yeol | WPN World People News

On March 7, the Seoul Central District Court ruled that the detention of President Yoon Suk-yeol was improper, revoking his arrest warrant and granting him bail pending trial. It has been 51 days since Yoon's arrest on January 15. The South Korean presidential office issued a statement welcoming the decision to release the president from detention and expressed hope that he would return to his work soon.

Yoon’s legal team had filed a motion to revoke his detention on February 4, arguing that the prosecution’s indictment after the detention period had expired was illegal, and that Yoon should be released immediately. A hearing was held on February 20, and the court’s ruling on March 7 decided to revoke Yoon’s detention and allow him to post bail.

Additionally, the Constitutional Court is expected to rule on President Yoon's impeachment case next week. Depending on the outcome, Yoon could face permanent removal from office, which would require a new election. To prevent possible demonstrations and gatherings, South Korean authorities are considering issuing the highest-level emergency alert (Code A) on the day of the ruling, implementing traffic control, and strengthening security measures in several areas.