South Korean prosecutors have requested a new arrest warrant for detained President Yoon Suk Yeol, seeking to extend his detention by 20 days. Yoon was arrested on Wednesday after attempting to impose martial law, an action that was met with widespread condemnation and led to his impeachment. The court will review the warrant request on Saturday.
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea n prosecutors asked a court Friday for a new arrest warrant for detained President Yoon Suk Yeol as he again refused questioning by investigators probing his failed martial law bid.Yoon threw the nation into chaos on December 3 when he attempted to impose martial law , citing the need to combat threats from 'anti-state elements.
'Instead of fostering stability, he continues to create anxiety among citizens.'Refused to cooperate Yoon, however, has refused to cooperate with investigators or answer questions.'He has sufficiently expressed his basic stance to the investigators on the first day,' Yoon's lawyer Seok Dong-hyeon said Friday.The lawyer said the impeached president had fully explained his position to investigators and had no reason to answer questions.
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