South Korea arrests ex-leader Yoon on obstruction of justice charges

Former president detained for 2nd time over accusations related to martial law bid

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at the Seoul Central District Court on July 9. © Kyodo

TETSUYA FUJITA

SEOUL -- Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested early Thursday on charges related to his declaration of martial law in December, including suspicion of special obstruction of public duties, the country's media reported.

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