South Korean prosecutors are doubling down in their historic attempt to detain President Yoon Suk-yeol longer amid a probe into his failed martial law declaration last December. The Seoul Central District Court rejected their initial request Friday, but prosecutors argued Saturday they have the right to continue investigations under anti-corruption laws.
Why It Matters
Yoon, already the country's first sitting president to be formally arrested (on January 19), faces charges including insurrection. His detention warrant allows up to 20 days of custody, but prosecutors want more time to build their case.
Impeachment Saga Continues
The National Assembly suspended Yoon’s powers in December after impeaching him over claims he attempted to impose martial law on December 3. While lawmakers revoked the order within hours, the Constitutional Court now has 180 days to decide his fate.
What’s Next?
Prosecutors aim to indict Yoon this weekend, but the court’s latest pushback adds suspense to this political drama. Legal experts call it a 'test of South Korea's democratic safeguards' as institutions clash over accountability.
The Seoul Central District Court rejected their initial request Friday, but prosecutors argued Saturday they have the right to continue investigations under anti-corruption laws. 
