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South Korea Court To Decide On Extending President's Detention

Supporters of detained and impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have condemned his arrest (Credit: AFP)

A South Korean court will weigh Saturday whether to extend the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, after investigators arrested him over a failed martial law bid.

Yoon, who is expected to attend the hearing, threw the nation into chaos on December 3 when he attempted to suspend civilian rule, citing the need to combat threats from "anti-state elements".

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