South Korean prosecutors have formally requested to extend President Yoon Suk-yeol's detention until February 6, intensifying an unprecedented political showdown. The move comes as authorities investigate charges including insurrection following his arrest on January 15 – a first for a sitting South Korean president. 🔍📜
The Seoul Central District Court is expected to rule soon on the extension request, which would grant investigators 20 days to build their case. Yoon’s dramatic fall began last December when the National Assembly suspended his powers and forwarded an impeachment motion to the Constitutional Court. ⏳⚡
Prosecutors allege Yoon attempted to declare martial law on December 3 before lawmakers swiftly revoked the order. The case has gripped Seoul, with daily protests echoing through the city’s streets as the nation awaits a resolution. 🌆✊
With the Constitutional Court having up to 180 days to decide Yoon’s fate, this historic crisis continues to test South Korea’s democratic institutions. Stay tuned for updates as this political earthquake unfolds. 🌐📢
