The joint investigation team—comprising the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), the National Office of Investigation (NOI), and the Defense Ministry’s investigative unit—confirmed the reissuance of the warrant in an official statement.

The Seoul Western District Court issued the new warrant after the initial one expired on Monday, following unsuccessful attempts to detain Yoon last week.

This makes Yoon the first sitting president in South Korea to face an arrest warrant, a development highlighting the intensifying legal challenges against him.

Reports suggest that the newly issued warrant may have a longer validity period than the first, which was valid for seven days.

CIO investigators and police attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon at the presidential residence on January 3, but the effort was thwarted by the presidential security service.

Yoon’s impeachment, approved by the National Assembly on December 14, suspended his presidential powers and is under constitutional court review for up to 180 days.

Accused of leading an insurrection, Yoon declared martial law on December 3, though it was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly.

The case continues to draw national and international attention.

Yoon declared martial law on December 3, though it was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly.