In a dramatic legal twist, South Korea’s court rejected two back-to-back requests to extend the detention of President Yoon Suk-yeol over the weekend. The move comes amid explosive insurrection charges and marks the first time a sitting South Korean president has been formally arrested. 🚨
Courts Say ‘No More’
The Seoul Central District Court ruled early Saturday that prosecutors couldn’t pursue further investigations, stating they only had authority to decide whether to indict Yoon. This followed Friday’s rejected petition, sparking heated debates over judicial limits in high-stakes political cases.
Why It Matters
Yoon, accused of declaring martial law illegally last December (later overturned by lawmakers), faces charges including insurrection. His arrest on Jan. 15—dragged from the presidential office—made history, while December’s impeachment motion froze his powers for up to 180 days. ⏳
Legal experts call this a ‘constitutional showdown’ reminiscent of K-drama plotlines, blending political brinkmanship and courtroom suspense. Will prosecutors indict him by weekend? All eyes are on Seoul. 👀
