South Korean Court Upholds Yoon Suk Yeol's Detention

A South Korean court has rejected a petition from impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's legal team challenging his detention related to allegations of insurrection linked to his recent martial law declaration. The Seoul Central District Court upheld the validity of the detention warrant, asserting that the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials has jurisdiction over the case. Yoon was detained for questioning after he ignored multiple summonses and spent over ten hours being questioned before exercising his right to remain silent. Supporters gathered outside the court in protest, calling for his release amidst a significant political crisis sparked by his martial law attempt. Yoon's lawyers argue the investigation is illegal and have sought to have the case reviewed, but the court's ruling complicates their efforts. Investigators are expected to pursue further legal action, including applying for an additional warrant for Yoon's detention.