South Korea's former president has been rearrested over last year's failed martial law bid that plunged the country into political turmoil, BBC reported.

Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached in April over the order, which saw military rule introduced for six-hours in December. 

A senior judge at Seoul's Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for Yoon on Wednesday, citing fears he could destroy evidence.

Yoon, who was the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, faces trial on charges of leading an insurrection over his attempt to impose martial law, according to BBC.