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South Korean court orders formal arrest of impeached President Yoon over martial law decree

South Korean court orders formal arrest of impeached President Yoon over martial law decree

South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was formally arrested early Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul, as he faces possible imprisonment over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month. Yoon’s arrest could mark the beginning of an extended period in custody for him, lasting months or more. The Seoul Western District Court granted …

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