
Prosecutors Push to Extend South Korean President’s Detention
Prosecutors seek to extend President Yoon Suk-yeol’s detention after his attempted martial law declaration. This is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been arrested.
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Prosecutors seek to extend President Yoon Suk-yeol’s detention after his attempted martial law declaration. This is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been arrested.

South Korean prosecutors have requested to extend President Yoon Suk-yeol’s detention until February 6 as they continue their investigation into charges of insurrection and other offenses.

After a failed attempt to arrest President Yoon Suk-yeol, South Koreans rally, showing divided opinions on an unprecedented event.

South Korean investigators failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time an arrest warrant has been issued against a sitting president in the country’s modern history.

South Korean investigators halted their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol after a tense standoff at his residence, raising safety concerns and prompting a review of future actions.

South Korean investigators called off the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday due to a standoff at his residence, citing safety concerns for personnel on-site.