Yoon's conservative People Power Party called the court's decision to extend his detention on Sunday a "great pity".

Authorities have 48 hours to question the suspended president, after which they must release him or seek a warrant to detain him for up to 20 days.

Protesters supporting and opposing Yoon braved freezing temperatures to stage rallies on the streets around the presidential compound on Wednesday aft...

Police have tried but failed to successfully raid the presidential office as part of the investigation. A Seoul court will decide whether to issue an...

Under the constitution, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was appointed by Yoon, becomes acting president.