Impeached South Korean President’s supporters storm Seoul Court

A South Korean Court on Sunday extended the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for up to 20 days, leading to violent protests by hundreds of angry supporters who stormed the court building, smashed windows and broke inside.

Yoon last week became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested as he faces allegations of insurrection related to his stunning, short-lived Dec. 3 declaration of martial law that has plunged the country into political turmoil.

Shortly after the court’s decision was announced on Sunday at about 3 a.m. local time, his supporters swarmed the building, overwhelming riot Police trying to keep them at bay. Footage showed protesters blasting fire extinguishers at lines of Police guarding the front entrance, before they flooded inside, destroying office equipment and furniture. Police, who restored order a few hours later, said they had so far arrested 46 protesters.

“We will track down till the end more of those who committed illegal acts or instigated and assisted,” the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said in a statement.

About 40 minor injuries were sustained during the chaos, but no serious injuries were reported, an emergency responder near the court said. (CBC)  

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