🇰🇷 South Korea is buzzing as the prosecution seeks to extend President Yoon Suk-yeol's detention until February 6! 🗓️
The special investigative headquarters made a bold move on Thursday, requesting the Seoul Central District Court to grant more time for their probe. The court's decision could drop as early as today! ⏰
Just last week, on January 19, another Seoul court issued a warrant to keep President Yoon in custody for up to 20 days. Now, the prosecution is gearing up to indict him on charges of insurrection and more.
In a historical twist, Yoon was arrested in his own presidential office on January 15, marking the first time a sitting South Korean president has been detained. 😲
Flashback to December 14: The National Assembly passed a motion to impeach Yoon, which was then sent to the Constitutional Court. They've got up to 180 days to deliberate, and during this time, Yoon's presidential powers are on pause. 🛑
Adding fuel to the fire, Yoon was named a suspected ringleader in insurrection charges after declaring martial law on December 3. The National Assembly wasn't having it and revoked the declaration just hours later. Talk about drama! 🎭
The nation waits with bated breath. Will the court extend his detention? What does this mean for South Korea's future? Stay tuned as this political saga unfolds! 📺
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S. Korean prosecution seeks extension of Yoon's detention until Feb. 6
cgtn.com
