Lawyers for S. Korea's ex-leader Yoon request court to review legality of his detention


Yoon (centre) arriving at court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors, in Seoul on July 9, 2025. - AFP

SEOUL: Lawyers for South Korea's ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday that they have filed a request to a Seoul court to review the legality of his detention.

Yoon has been detained in jail as a special prosecutor investigates additional charges in connection with his martial law declaration in December.

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