Seoul, Jan 18, 2025 (AFP) - S Korean president's detention extended over concern he might 'destroy evidence'

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A South Korean court on Sunday extended the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol, saying there was concern the impeached leader might destroy evidence as investigators probe his ill-fated martial law declaration. The Seoul Western District Court said in a statement sent to AFP that it had issued a formal arrest warrant extending his detention as "there is a concern that the suspect may destroy evidence." On Wednesday Yoon became the country's fir......

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