A South Korean court has issued a new arrest warrant extending the detention of former president Yoon Suk Yeol for a further six months, amid an expanding investigation into his actions while in office, according to local media.
The decision was reported on Friday by Yonhap News Agency, which said the court approved the extension after prosecutors brought additional charges against Yoon, including allegations of aiding a hostile state.
The accusations are linked to Yoon’s short-lived attempt to impose martial law in 2024, a move that sparked political turmoil and legal scrutiny. The judge reportedly justified the extended detention by citing concerns that the former president could tamper with or destroy evidence if released.
The ruling marks a significant escalation in the case against Yoon, who has denied wrongdoing. The investigation has drawn intense public attention in South Korea, where the prosecution of a former head of state on national security-related charges is highly unusual.
Legal proceedings are expected to continue in the coming months as prosecutors press ahead with their case, with the outcome likely to have lasting implications for South Korea’s political landscape and the accountability of its highest officeholders.
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