In South Korea, on Sunday, January 19, a Seoul court issued a warrant for the long-term detention of President Yoon Seok-yol.. Previously, the politician was removed by impeachment due to his unsuccessful attempt to introduce martial law.

Yonhap reports. Citing risks of destruction of evidence, a judge at the Seoul Western District Court issued an arrest warrant for Yoon Seok Yeol on charges of sedition and abuse of power..

Once a warrant is issued, investigators can keep the president in custody for up to 20 days, including the days he has already spent in a detention center after being detained at his residence..

Not all citizens liked this decision - Yun Seok Yeol's supporters defeated the court that sent him into custody.

Protesters demolished police officers, broke into the building and began destroying glass, furniture and office equipment.. Some of them threw plastic chairs, trash and other objects at police officers surrounding the courthouse..

Citizens who supported Yoon's detention were delighted when a warrant was issued for his arrest.. “Indeed, legitimate justice lives on,” said one of them.

Police mobilized hundreds of officers to provide security in areas where Yoon's supporters and critics held rallies..

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Office (CIO) plans to hand Yun over to prosecutors in 10 days.. She is expected to continue the investigation and bring charges against him before those 20 days expire.

CIO officials said they would investigate the president "