South Korean prosecutors have requested a new arrest warrant for detained President Yoon Suk Yeol, seeking to extend his detention by 20 days. Yoon faces charges of insurrection for his failed attempt to impose martial law in December. He has refused to cooperate with investigators, claiming he has already fully explained his position.
Prosecutors seek extended arrest for impeached South Korea n president Yoon Suk Yeol after refusal to cooperate
His bid lasted just six hours, as the soldiers he directed to storm parliament failed to stop lawmakers from voting to reject the move. They sought a new one Friday that will likely extend his detention by 20 days if approved, giving prosecutors time to formalise an indictment.Yoon, however, has refused to cooperate with investigators or answer questions.
Yoon’s supporters gathered Friday outside the Seoul court where investigators filed the new warrant, linking arms in an apparent attempt to block them, Yonhap news agency reported.
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