According to The Korea Herald newspaper, the Seoul Central District Court issued the formal warrant to arrest the adviser after checking charges against her.
The newspaper added that after receiving the warrant the country's prosecutors would have 20 days to investigate Choi and to decide on her imprisonment.
On October 24, the JTBC television network reported that Choi allegedly received drafts of Park’s speeches before they were publicly delivered, though she had never held a public post. The following day, Park officially admitted asking Choi for advice on speeches and public relations issues, and apologized for "causing public concern."
The scandal has already caused massive protests in the country. In order to calm the public discontent Park appointed new senior adviser for political affairs and a new chief of staff.
