South Korea Braces for Potential Unrest as Arrest Warrant Issued for Impeached President Yoon

South Korea's Political Turmoil Deepens as Arrest Warrant Issued for Impeached President Yoon

South Korea's political landscape continues to be fraught with tension as authorities move to arrest impeached President Yoon. The state anti-corruption agency is expected to execute the warrant as early as Thursday, following the Seoul Western District Court's approval on Tuesday. This development comes after Yoon's short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3rd.

Yoon, however, remains defiant, vowing to "fight until the end" in a letter to his supporters. This stance has drawn criticism from the opposition Democratic Party, which views it as a continuation of his "insurrection."

Adding to the already volatile situation, the ruling People Power Party received a bomb threat on Thursday, prompting a search of their building by police special forces. No explosives were found, but the incident underscores the heightened anxieties surrounding the political crisis.

Experts warn that the arrest warrant could exacerbate the existing social unrest. The potential for a "fight until the end" scenario, as alluded to by Yoon, raises concerns about further division and instability within South Korea.

Meanwhile, Yoon's impeachment trial continues at the Constitutional Court, with a second hearing scheduled for Friday. If the court upholds the impeachment, a new presidential election will be held within 60 days, adding another layer of uncertainty to the already tumultuous political climate.