In the Republic of Korea, a court has allowed authorities to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol as part of a criminal investigation into his decree to impose martial law. This marks the first time in the country's history that a sitting president has been placed under arrest,

The police are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to lead an insurrection when he declared martial law and plunged the country into crisis.

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday he would immediately move to fill vacancies on the Constitutional Court in a effort to restore stability after the impeachment of two of his predecessors this month triggered political turmoil.