A South Korean court on Friday refused to extend the detention period of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, Yonhap news reported. Prosecutors investigating allegations related to Yoon's short-lived martial law bid had submitted a request to the Seoul Central District Court to extend detention until Feb. 6.

South Korean investigators asked prosecutors to indict the country’s detained President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month, as it accused him of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of parliament.

Seoul, South Korea - December 05, 2024 People call for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation in Seoul on Dec. 5, 2024, ahead of a vote expected Dec. 7 on an impeachment motion against him,