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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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Yoon Suk Yeol Arrest Request: South Korea Prosecutors Seek Detention Over Martial Law Decree

Korean Politics: Ex-President Yoon faces charges of abuse of power, obstruction of justice over controversial December 3 martial law declaration.

12 hours ago·Karnataka, India

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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 Vice President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, Directed by a New Arrest Warrant.

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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