In a dramatic twist of political fate, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol appeared in court Saturday to contest his detention extension amid a high-stakes investigation into his alleged insurrection linked to a failed martial law bid. The hearing could determine whether Yoon remains in custody for weeks longer—or walks free to fight his impeachment.
The December 3 declaration of martial law, which lasted only six hours after lawmakers rejected it, sparked chaos. Yoon reportedly ordered soldiers to storm parliament before backtracking, leading to swift impeachment. Now, he’s the nation’s first sitting president detained in a criminal probe. Detectives accuse him of resisting arrest by barricading himself with presidential security—a move that’s shocked the public.
Yoon’s 40-minute courtroom speech emphasized his desire to 'restore his honor,' per his lawyer. Analysts predict the court will likely extend his detention by ~20 days, giving prosecutors time to formalize charges that could carry life imprisonment—or worse. If released, Yoon vows to challenge the probe’s legitimacy.
Meanwhile, the Constitutional Court continues its parallel impeachment trial, which could strip Yoon of power and trigger elections within 60 days if upheld. He’s skipped hearings so far, but the drama is far from over. For South Koreans, this saga is more suspenseful than a K-drama finale.
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In a dramatic twist of political fate, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol appeared in court Saturday to contest his detention extension amid a high-stakes investigation into his alleged insurrection linked to a failed martial law bid. The hearing could determine whether Yoon remains in custody for weeks longer—or walks free to fight his impeachment. 
