What charges is former President Yoon facing?

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing charges related to insurrection from when he declared martial law last year.

What happened during the martial law decree?

Yoon's martial law decree on December 3 was lifted after about six hours when lawmakers, who had been forced to scale walls of the assembly building, voted against it.

Who reported on this legal action against Yoon?

The information regarding the prosecution's request to detain Yoon was reported by Reuters.

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South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-president Yoon

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Posted on July 6, 2025

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Last updated: January 23, 2026

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South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-president Yoon

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