South Korean Police Investigate President Yoon for Possible Treason
South Koreans take to the streets demanding the resignation of President Yoon Suk-yeol, Dec. 2024. X/ @JonnyMallo
December 5, 2024 Hour: 1:11 pm
The accusations also target former Defense Minister, Army Chief of Staff General, and Interior Minister.
On Thursday, South Korean police launched an investigation into the country’s president, Yoon Suk-yeol, following allegations of treason for declaring martial law on Tuesday.
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The investigation has been assigned to the Security Investigation Team under the National Police Agency’s National Investigation Office after two formal complaints were filed.
One complaint was submitted by the minor opposition party, the Rebuilding Korea Party, while the other was filed by a group of 59 activists.
The accusations target not only Yoon but also former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, Army Chief of Staff General Park An-su, and Interior Minister Lee Sang-min, alleging treason and other charges for their roles in the declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law.
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who officially resigned on Thursday, ordered troops to infiltrate the National Assembly and block lawmakers from entering the premises after martial law was declared on Tuesday, according to Deputy Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho.
The main opposition party, the Democratic Party (DP), announced its intention to vote on Saturday on a motion to impeach President Yoon, citing his declaration of martial law as politically motivated.
The announcement follows the submission of the motion, signed by 191 opposition lawmakers, to the National Assembly shortly after midnight on Wednesday.
teleSUR/ JF Source: EFE
