South Korea's Seoul Central District Court this afternoon began a review of the appropriateness of detaining former President Yoon Seok-yul on suspicion of treason and abuse of power to hinder the exercise of his rights. According to South Korea's Criminal Procedure Law, the maximum period of detention for a suspect during the first instance is 6 months, but if the suspect is prosecuted due to other cases or suspicions, a further arrest order can be issued through court review to extend the period of detention.

South Korea's Seoul Central District Court this afternoon began a review of the appropriateness of detaining former President Yoon Seok-yul on suspicion of treason and abuse of power to hinder the exercise of his rights. According to South Korea's Criminal Procedure Law, the maximum period of detention for a suspect during the first instance is 6 months, but if the suspect is prosecuted due to other cases or suspicions, a further arrest order can be issued through court review to extend the period of detention.