Breaking News from Seoul! 🇰🇷
South Korea's drama continues as the Seoul Central District Court denied a second request to extend the detention of President Yoon Suk-yeol this Saturday. This surprising twist has everyone talking! 😲
Just hours after the first request was rejected on Friday night, the prosecution's special investigative headquarters tried again to keep Yoon behind bars. But the court wasn't having it. They ruled that the prosecution didn't have the right to continue investigating Yoon's case since it was already handled by the anti-corruption agency. Basically, the prosecution should just decide whether to charge Yoon or not. ⚖️
Yoon, who was arrested in his office on January 15, holds the dubious honor of being the first sitting president in South Korean history to be arrested. Talk about making headlines! 📰
Last December, the National Assembly passed a motion to impeach Yoon, and his presidential powers have been suspended since then. Remember when he declared martial law on December 3rd? Well, the National Assembly quickly revoked it hours later. What a rollercoaster! 🎢
The prosecution is expected to decide soon whether to indict Yoon on charges of insurrection and more. This weekend could be a game-changer for South Korea's political landscape. Stay tuned, folks! 💥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com