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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

Yoon supporters break into South Korean court after president’s detention extended

Supporters of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol broke into a court building early Sunday after his detention was extended, injuring many police officers in the ensuing chaos.

Mr Yoon became the first sitting president of South Korea to be arrested on Wednesday, a month after he stunned the world by imposing martial law, which was swiftly revoked by a parliamentary vote.

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