SEOUL — A local court in South Korea issued a new warrant to detain former President Yoon Suk-yeol for another six months, Yonhap News TV reported on Friday (Jan 2).Yoon has been indicted on more charges including aiding an enemy state related to his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.The judge cited concerns over him destroying evidence, Yonhap said.[[nid:727393]]

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025. 

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SEOUL — A local court in South Korea issued a new warrant to detain former President Yoon Suk-yeol for another six months, Yonhap News TV reported on Friday (Jan 2).Yoon has been indicted on more charges including aiding an enemy state related to his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.The judge cited concerns over him destroying evidence, Yonhap said.[[nid:727393]]

South Korean court extends detention warrant against former president Yoon: Yonhap