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S. Korean prosecution seeks extension of detention of Yoon until Feb 6

S. Korean prosecution seeks extension of  detention of Yoon until Feb 6

Seoul, Jan 24 (UNI) South Korea's prosecution sought the extension of detention of the arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol until Feb. 6 to carry out further investigation, multiple media outlets said Friday.
The prosecution's special investigative headquarters made the request to the Seoul Central District Court on Thursday, which was predicted to decide on the extension as early as Friday.
A warrant to keep Yoon in custody for up to 20 days, including the arrest period, was issued by another Seoul court on Jan. 19.

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