Overview

• The Seoul Central District Court ruled on July 18 that Yoon’s petition to review his arrest was without merit.
• The decision extends his detention at the Seoul Detention Center and marks his third time in custody under indictment.
• Special counsel Cho Eun-suk’s team charged Yoon with violating Cabinet members’ rights, retroactively drafting the decree and ordering deletion of encrypted phone records.
• Prosecutors cited risks that Yoon could destroy evidence or influence witness testimony if released.
• Treason allegations remain under review and were not included in the latest indictment.