Special counsel requests arrest warrant with detention for former first lady

The special counsel team looking into the actions of former first lady Kim Keon Hee requested an arrest warrant with detention for her on Thursday, a day after questioning Kim over a series of allegations made against her.

The team announced that it filed the request to the Seoul Central District Court at 1:21 PM.

Reportedly the request was made on the grounds that Kim had denied all the accusations and posed a risk of evidence tampering.

The special counsel is investigating Kim on 16 charges, including stock manipulation and election interference.

Also, earlier in the day, the team made a second attempt to bring in her husband former President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning.

However, the effort was halted due to his firm refusal and concerns over possible injury.