SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea's special prosecutor asked a court on Tuesday to issue an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, an investigator said, marking an intensifying investigation of the ousted leader over his botched bid to impose martial law.
South Korea leadership crisis
South Korea special prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon
Move marks intensifying investigation over botched bid to impose martial law
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing charges of orchestrating a rebellion when he declared martial law, arrives to attend his trial at a court in Seoul on May 12. © Reuters
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