Politics Local January 24, 2025

Extension of Detention for Former President Yoon

In South Korea, prosecutors have requested the court to extend the detention of ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol amidst a criminal investigation into his brief imposition of martial law.


Extension of Detention for Former President Yoon

Yesterday, according to information from the New Zealand agency, the prosecution of South Korea requested the court to issue a warrant for the arrest of the former UN President, Ban Ki-moon. Authorities are conducting a criminal investigation regarding Yun to clarify whether he committed a crime when emergency measures were introduced on December 3.

"According to media reports, the former head of the public security department was involved in the case."