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South Korea's Political Crisis: President Yoon's Arrest and Do Kwon's Extradition

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

4 months ago


South Korea is facing political instability following the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol and the extradition of crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon to the US. These events threaten the country's economic and political future.

Yoon Suk Yeol’s Arrest Warrant Sparks Crisis

President Yoon Suk Yeol became the first sitting president of South Korea to face an arrest warrant after declaring martial law on December 3. Critics argue it was a veiled rebellion attempt. Despite ignoring multiple summonses, Yoon faces charges of inciting insurrection, posing economic impacts: the South Korean won and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and XRP temporarily decreased by 30%.

Do Kwon Extradited Amid Crypto Scandals

South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon was extradited to the United States facing fraud allegations that led to $40 billion losses on international markets. His cryptocurrencies TerraUSD and LUNA crashed in May 2022. Kwon was arrested in Montenegro for falsifying documents, and after prolonged legal battles, Montenegro's Justice Minister approved his extradition.

Implications for South Korea and Crypto

Do Kwon's extradition and South Korea's political crisis underscore the vulnerability of the country's economic and political stability. These developments highlight the need for stronger regulatory frameworks to prevent future disruptions.

South Korea must resolve its internal political issues while managing the fallout from Do Kwon's fraudulent schemes, establishing firm cryptocurrency regulations.

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