Lawyers for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed in their court effort to secure his release on Thursday, a day after he was detained at his residence for questioning over rebellion allegations linked to his martial law declaration last month.
South Korea's anti-corruption agency detains impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law.
South Korean investigators probing President Yoon Suk Yeol for alleged insurrection asked a Seoul court on Friday to extend his detention as the embattled leader again refused to be questioned.
A South Korean court on Sunday (Jan 19) extended President Yoon Suk-yeol's detention for up to 20 days, leading to violent protests by hundreds of angry supporters who stormed the court building, smashed windows and broke inside.
Yoon on Wednesday became the country’s first sitting president to be arrested, in a criminal probe related to his short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3
South Korean authorities arrested and detained the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, for questioning over his short-lived martial-law declaration. Yoon is being investigated on possible allegations of insurrection.
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol faced renewed questioning on Thursday, a day after his dramatic arrest over a failed martial law declaration, but his lawyers said he would not take part.
KIM Keon-hee, South Korea’s first lady, has become a lightning rod for controversy amid the chaos caused by her husband’s recent failed attempt to impose martial law, with scandals tied to her wealth and influence seen as a major factor in his political misfortunes.
A South Korean court has extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for up to 20 days, leading to violent protests by his supporters. Yoon was arrested for allegedly declaring martial law, causing national turmoil.
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, faces possible imprisonment over his declaration of martial law last month. The formal arrest comes days after he was apprehended.
Seoul: Amid massive political turmoil in South Korea, the country's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeeol has been formally arrested over his declaration of the Martial Law. Former President Yoon had app