Political Turmoil in South Korea: President Yoon under Legal Scrutiny
South Korea's political landscape is in disarray following the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Facing charges of insurrection after an attempt to impose martial law, Yoon remains in detention. His legal team challenges the arrest's legality as authorities consider extending his detention amid global concern over potential North Korean exploitation.

South Korea is grappling with a profound political upheaval as President Yoon Suk Yeol finds himself entangled in legal battles following his unprecedented arrest. Yoon, accused of insurrection after declaring martial law briefly, awaits the court's decision as investigators mull over extending his detention.
On Wednesday, Yoon became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, escalating tensions within the nation. His lawyers have contested the legality of his arrest, but the South Korean judiciary has upheld its validity, complicating his path to exoneration.
As global eyes turn towards South Korea, concerns mount over potential security risks, with the United States hinting at North Korea's interest in the political rift. International stakeholders and the South Korean populace alike await further developments in what is being termed the country's most severe political crisis in decades.
(With inputs from agencies.)