Yoon Suk Yeol, former president of South Korea, has returned to jail after a court approved a warrant for his detention. This is part of a special counsel investigation into his attempt to impose martial law, which led to allegations of obstruction of justice and abuse of power. The court expressed concern that Yoon might destroy evidence. He faces serious charges that could result in severe penalties, including life imprisonment or death. Amid the political turmoil following his impeachment, Yoon's supporters rallied, and his legal team has labeled the detention request as unreasonable.
The Seoul central district court's decision bolstered the special counsel investigation into allegations that Yoon's move in December represented obstruction of justice and abuse of power.
The constitutional court ousted him as president in April, upholding parliament's impeachment for the martial law bid, which shocked South Koreans and triggered months of political turmoil.
Prosecutors said Yoon poses a flight risk, local media reported, highlighting concerns regarding his potential to destroy evidence.
His lawyers have denied the allegations against him and called the detention request an unreasonable move in a hasty investigation.
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