00:00South Korean President Yun Suk-yol, who is currently held at the Seoul Detention Center,
00:07had once again refused to be questioned by investigators over his failed martial law
00:11bid.
00:13The country's anti-corruption agency announced on Friday that it would seek an extension
00:17of Yun's detention as his current arrest term was set to expire by evening.
00:23Large crowds of Yun supporters gathered outside the detention center, waving South Korean
00:28and U.S. flags in protest of his arrest.
00:32On Wednesday, Yun became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested over
00:37a probe into whether he committed insurrection when he briefly imposed martial law in early
00:42December.
00:44In order to hold Yun in custody for longer, investigators at the Corruption Investigation
00:49Office for high-ranking officials that is leading the inquiry need to request a court
00:54to approve a detention warrant for up to 20 days.
00:57The investigation into Yun has drawn significant public attention, with debates intensifying
01:03over his actions and their implications for South Korea's political landscape.
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