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South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-President Yoon

  • South Korean special prosecutors filed a request to detain former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to insurrection for declaring martial law last year.
  • Yoon was summoned for questioning by the special counsel as part of the probe over the insurrection charges, with his lawyers planning to explain in court that the arrest warrant request is unreasonable.
  • The charges against Yoon include abuse of power and obstruction of official duties, related to his martial law declaration that was lifted after lawmakers voted it down.
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South Korea Prosecutors File Request to Detain Ex-President Yoon

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South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-President Yoon

South Korean special prosecutors filed a new request on Sunday to detain former President Yoon Suk Yeol, a day after he appeared before them for questioning over his declaration of martial law last year.

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The Special Prosecutors of South Korea filed a new pretrial arrest request for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of insurance, abuse of service and obstruction of justice, after the martial law passed last December...

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The prosecution accused Yoon Suk Yeol of inciting an insurrection when he declared martial law in 2024.

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