A Seoul court docket has prolonged the arrest warrant for ousted President Yun Seok-yol after a failed try and detain him. The president barricaded himself in his residence after an try and impose martial legislation and impeachment.

South Korea has prolonged the arrest warrant for Yoon Seok-young on the request of investigators from the Felony Investigation Service of high-ranking officers, UNN experiences citing DW.

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A Seoul court docket has prolonged the arrest warrant for ousted South Korean President Yun Seok-yol. The choice was made on the request of investigators from the Excessive Degree Felony Investigation Service. The earlier time period of the warrant expired on January 6.

On January 3, investigators tried to detain Yun at his residence, however safety guards prevented them. After that, lots of of individuals – supporters and opponents of the ousted president – gathered exterior the residence. Critics accuse Yun of turning his residence right into a "fortress": barbed wire and barricades manufactured from automobiles had been put in across the constructing.

Yun Seok-yol discovered himself on the heart of a political scandal after he imposed martial legislation within the nation on December 3, which many contemplate an try and suppress the political opposition. The Nationwide Meeting revoked the choice and voted to question the president.

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South Korea's anti-corruption company has entered the residence of former President Yun Seok-yol to arrest him. The arrest warrant was issued over an try and impose martial legislation final month.