A South Korean court has extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for up to 20 days, following allegations of insurrection related to his declaration of martial law. This decision has sparked violent protests, with hundreds of supporters storming the court building, causing chaos and destruction.
After a 5-hour hearing, the Seoul Western District Court granted investigators' request to extend Yoon's detention due to concerns about potential evidence tampering. The president, who became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, is expected to remain in solitary confinement at the Seoul Detention Centre.
