SEOUL (Reuters) -- A South Korean court has rejected a request to issue an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol related to a probe into his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, the Yonhap News Agency said on Wednesday, citing a special prosecutor.
South Korea leadership crisis
South Korea court rejects arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon: Yonhap
Special prosecutor's request denied after lawyers say summons not served properly
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives to attend his criminal trial on insurrection charges at Seoul Central District Court on April 21. © Reuters
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