South Korea's president in court as investigators seek to extend detention

Police officers stand guard as pro-Yoon supporters, back, try to enter the compound of the Seoul Western District Court in Seoul on Jan. 18, 2025, as the court weighs whether to extend the detention of impeached South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was in court for the first time Saturday for a crucial hearing that will decide whether to extend his detention as investigators probe his failed martial law bid.