• Prosecutors have filed a new request for the detention of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
• Yoon faces multiple charges, including abuse of power related to his martial law declaration.
• The hearing for the detention warrant is scheduled for July 9 in Seoul.
• Yoon is already on trial for insurrection and faced previous attempts at detention.
• His legal team argues that accusations are unsubstantiated and the warrant unjustified.

South Korean prosecutors submitted a request on July 6 to detain former President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing a range of charges stemming from his controversial declaration of martial law last December. This comes following intense questioning sessions where it was revealed that Yoon allegedly attempted to resist arrest by mobilizing security forces. His martial law decree was later revoked by the legislature after only six hours, during which lawmakers had to overcome significant security measures to enter the assembly building, according to Reuters and AA.

The special counsel has alleged that Yoon's actions constitute abuse of power and obstruction of justice, among potential charges for insurrection. According to reports, Yoon is accused of directing his security staff to display firearms during his initial detention attempts, which he reportedly believed would instill fear in law enforcement. This information was detailed in a court filing from his investigations, following his impeachment by the Constitutional Court for breaching constitutional principles, as noted by South China Morning Post and Channel News Asia.

A hearing is scheduled for July 9 to review the prosecution's request, which aims to address concerns about Yoon being a potential flight risk and the possibility that he might interfere with ongoing investigations. His legal team has expressed strong objections to the warrant, claiming that the special counsel has failed to present adequate evidence for the charges being filed against him. The prior request for a detention warrant had been rejected by the court when Yoon initially refused to appear for questioning, according to Reuters and TRT Global.