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South Korean Court Extends Detention Warrant Against Former President Yoon, Yonhap Says

SEOUL, Jan ‌2 (Reuters) – ​A ‌local court in ​South Korea ‍issued a new ​warrant ​to ⁠detain former President Yoon Suk Yeol for another ‌six months, Yonhap ​News TV ‌reported ‍on Friday.

Yoon ⁠has been indicted on more charges including aiding ​an enemy state related to his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.

The judge cited concerns over him ​destroying evidence, Yonhap said.

(Reporting by Heejin Kim; ​Editing by Toby Chopra)

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