Breaking News: President Yoon's Detention Drama Continues in South Korea! 🇰🇷
South Korea's political scene just got more intense! Prosecutors are making moves to extend President Yoon Suk-yeol's detention 🙈 after a Seoul court rejected their initial request. They're digging deeper into his attempted declaration of martial law last month, which has had everyone buzzing.
So, what's the scoop? 🧐
On Saturday, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office announced they're pushing again to keep President Yoon detained. They say it's their right to conduct more investigations, especially on cases sent their way by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO). Sounds serious, right?
Here's the backstory:
- December 3rd: President Yoon reportedly declared martial law 😳. But guess what? The National Assembly wasn't having it and revoked it just hours later!
- December 14th: Things escalated when the National Assembly passed a motion to impeach Yoon! Talk about drama.
- January 15th: Yoon was apprehended at the presidential office, making history as the first sitting president in South Korea to be arrested 😱.
- January 19th: A warrant was issued to keep him in custody for up to 20 days.
The plot thickens as the CIO and prosecutors agreed to jointly question the impeached president for ten days each. But the Seoul Central District Court threw a curveball by saying prosecutors didn't have a good reason to continue investigating since they just need to decide whether to indict him.
Why does this matter? 🤔
Well, if indicted, Yoon could face charges of insurrection and other serious offenses. His presidential powers are already suspended while the constitutional court deliberates on his impeachment, which could take up to 180 days.
What’s Next?
The prosecution is expected to make a move this weekend. Will they indict President Yoon while he's still in detention? The nation waits with bated breath.
Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding saga! 🎬
Reference(s):
Prosecutors seek to extend Yoon's detention after martial law probe
cgtn.com
