South Korean prosecutors push for extended detention of President Yoon Suk-yeol

The prosecution of the Republic of Korea has requested the court extend the detention of President Yoon Suk-yeol.

On January 23, a special prosecution team investigating matters related to martial law filed a petition with the Seoul Central District Court to extend President Yoon's detention until February 6, Caliber.Az reports via South Korean media.

On January 19, the Seoul Western District Court had ordered his arrest.

The initial ruling allowed for the president to remain in custody for a period of up to 20 days, with the need for an extension after the first 10 days — in this case, by January 28.

It had been expected that the Anti-Corruption Investigation Agency, which handles cases involving senior officials, would work with the president for those 10 days, before passing the case to the prosecution for an additional 10-day investigation period, extending until February 7.

However, just days ago, the Anti-Corruption Investigation Agency decided to hand the case over to the prosecution, citing President Yoon's refusal to cooperate with the investigation. The prosecution is now considering the possibility of questioning the president over the weekend.

President Yoon is currently being held in a detention facility, and the prosecution is reportedly preparing a strategy in case he continues to refuse cooperation.

By Aghakazim Guliyev