Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol spent his first night in jail after having mugshots taken and undergoing medical tests, according to a prison official.<\/p>\n
The court approved an arrest warrant for Yoon on Sunday, citing concerns that he might “destroy evidence” in an ongoing investigation, according to\u00a0Agence France-Presse<\/em>.<\/p>\n Yoon transitioned from being a temporary detainee to a criminal suspect, facing charges and a trial.<\/p>\n He was placed in a 12-square-meter cell at Oiwang Prison in a Seoul suburb on Sunday, as reported by Shin Young-hai, the Commissioner General of the Korean Correctional Service.<\/p>\n Shin informed lawmakers during a parliamentary session that “he was placed in a standard cell used for regular prisoners.”<\/p>\n Yoon’s cell, which usually accommodates five to six people, is similar in size to cells where previous presidents were held.<\/p>\n Shin confirmed that the ousted president, whose powers have been transferred to a temporary leader but who still holds the title, had a mugshot taken and underwent medical testing like other prisoners.<\/p>\n He added that Yoon “cooperated well with the procedures without any problems.”<\/p>\n Under prison regulations, Yoon will have to change out of his regular clothes and wear prison-issued khaki attire, and a number will be assigned to him.<\/p>\n Prison officials said his cell is equipped with a small table for eating and studying, a small shelf, a washbasin, and a toilet.<\/p>\n It also has a TV, but viewing time is strictly limited.<\/p>\n Prisoners are allowed to exercise for an hour every day and shower once a week, but local media reported that authorities will attempt to prevent him from interacting with other prisoners.<\/p>\n Reports also stated that he will be accompanied by special security whenever he leaves his cell.<\/p>\n Yoon is under investigation for several matters, including a charge of “rebellion” related to his sudden declaration of martial law on December 3.<\/p>\n He was ousted after the National Assembly passed a resolution for his impeachment in mid-December, and he was arrested on Wednesday.<\/p>\n This led to political chaos, and violent incidents on Sunday marked a new chapter in this deep crisis.<\/p>\n The court building in Seoul, where his detention was extended, was attacked by his supporters.<\/p>\n Supporters of Yoon protested angrily outside the court, and some smashed windows and stormed the building.<\/p>\n Police reported that dozens were arrested for the riot, and 51 officers were injured, some with head wounds and fractures.<\/p>\n Approximately 35,000 of his supporters gathered outside the court on Saturday, according to a police document seen by\u00a0Agence France-Presse<\/em>.<\/p>\n Yoon’s lawyers said he refused to attend questioning on Monday, and the corruption investigation office stated that it will consider “compulsory summons.”<\/p>\n Yoon was arrested on January 15 after the corruption investigation office (CIO) and police stormed his official residence in a first for a sitting president in South Korea.<\/p>\n On December 14, the National Assembly passed a resolution to impeach him, leading to the suspension of his duties, but he remains the official head of state until the Constitutional Court rules on his removal.<\/p>\n The court has until June to either confirm his removal or reinstate him. 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