A South Korean court issued a warrant to formally arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated attempt to declare martial law last month.

South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was formally arrested early Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul, as he faces possible imprisonment over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month.

SEOUL -- A South Korean court issued a detention warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol early Sunday morning over his failed martial law attempt. With the warrant, Yoon's detention will be extended to up to 20 days, including the arrest period.