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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

South Korea detains ex-spy chief over Yoon’s failed martial law bid

Yoon Suk Yeol’s former spy chief has been detained on charges of concealing evidence as prosecutors accused him of being aware of the former president’s plan to impose martial law but not reporting it to parliament.

Cho Tae Yong, who led South Korea’s National Intelligence Agency till Mr Yoon’s removal from office, was taken into custody on Wednesday after the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant.

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