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South Korea's ex-leader Yoon lay on floor of cell and refused to be questioned, prosecutors say

South Korea's ex-leader Yoon lay on floor of cell and refused to be questioned, prosecutors say

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool/File Photo
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