South Korea’s government expressed concern about the “significant” impact on its economy likely to stem from US policy changes under Donald Trump and will seek talks with the US president to discuss cooperation as soon as possible.

After Yoon Suk Yeol became the first sitting South Korean leader to be detained, on charges of insurrection over his failed martial law bid, right-wing groups repeatedly shared a manipulated image they claimed showed US President Donald Trump watching news about Yoon's arrest.

The president's conservative supporters contend that the country has been overrun by North Korea sympathizers conspiring to destroy South Korea’s freedoms.

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol had his mug shot taken and underwent a physical check before spending his first night in jail as a criminal suspect, a prison