New Delhi, July 9 -- A South Korean court has approved the arrest of ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on serious criminal charges related to his brief imposition of martial law last December, marking a dramatic escalation in the legal battle surrounding his failed attempt to cling to power.

The Seoul Central District Court granted special prosecutor Cho Eun-suk's request on Wednesday, citing the risk that Yoon could destroy evidence. After a seven-hour closed-door hearing, Yoon was taken back into custody at a detention center near Seoul, just four months after his previous release.This is a developings story. Please check back for updates

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