South Korea: Investigators seek arrest warrant for Yoon over martial law bid

Investigators on Friday sought a warrant to formally arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched imposition of martial law, Yonhap reports. 

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials filed the request with the Seoul Western District Court two days after it apprehended Yoon at his residence and took him to a detention center following questioning.

Yoon faces charges of insurrection and abuse of power in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law on Dec. 3.

As earlier reported, impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol again refused to appear for questioning over his failed martial law bid Friday, the third day of his detention.