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Ex-South Korean leader Yoon appears in Seoul court for hearing on possible arrest warrant

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, JUL 9 – Special prosecutors seek to detain Yoon Suk Yeol over abuse of power and obstruction of justice amid an ongoing probe into his failed martial law attempt, officials said.

  • On July 9 in Seoul, former President Yoon Suk Yeol appears at court as special prosecutors seek his detention over martial law allegations, with tight security and a decision expected tonight.
  • Following South Korea's June election, prosecutors intensified their investigation into Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law attempt, leading to a detention request citing risks of flight and witness interference.
  • Prosecutors cite Yoon as a flight and evidence tampering risk, pursuing charges of abuse of power, obstruction, and document falsification, viewing him as a threat to destroy evidence.
  • The court's decision on the arrest warrant is expected by Wednesday evening or early Thursday, and if approved, Yoon will be detained at Seoul Detention Centre, prompting prosecutors to accelerate investigations into North Korea-related allegations.
  • Yoon Suk Yeol's court appearance amid detention hopes underscores ongoing political divisions and security concerns over his martial law bid, which sparked months of turmoil.
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