South Korean Court Extends Detention of Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon's 20-day detention extension sparks violent protests as investigations into his declaration of martial law continue.

A Seoul court extended the detention of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol for 20 days, citing concerns over potential evidence tampering.
Yoon faces allegations of inciting insurrection and abuse of power following his brief declaration of martial law in December during a budgetary dispute.
Tens of thousands of Yoon's supporters gathered outside the court, with some storming the building, clashing with police, and causing significant property damage.
Yoon, the first sitting South Korean president to be formally detained, continues to assert the legitimacy of his actions and denies wrongdoing.
The Constitutional Court is separately reviewing Yoon's impeachment, with potential outcomes including his removal and the scheduling of new elections within 60 days.