A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, the embattled leader who plunged the country into political chaos by his shock decision to declare martial law nearly a month ago.

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.