South Korea’s Justice Ministry banned President Yoon Suk Yeol from leaving the country on Monday. amid an investigation into allegations of treason and other allegations. regarding the short-lived declaration of martial law
Yoon declared martial law on Tuesday. As a result, special forces were sent out onto the streets of Seoul. and resulted in political protests
on Saturday Yoon has evaded opposition-led efforts to impeach him. But opposition parties have pledged to file a new impeachment motion against him this week.
Bae Sang-up, Justice Ministry official Said in a parliamentary hearing that They banned Yoon from leaving the country. After receiving requests from police, prosecutors and anti-corruption agencies As they expanded their investigation to the circumstances surrounding Yoon’s statement,
South Korean President Yoon survived an impeachment attempt following his party’s boycott vote.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers a speech at the Presidential Palace in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, Dec. 1, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP)
A senior official from the Royal Thai Police told local reporters on Monday that The police were able to arrest Yoon as well. If the conditions are met
The sitting president of South Korea enjoys immunity from prosecution while in office. But that does not include protecting him from charges of treason or treason.
Former President Park Geun-hye was fired from office in 2017 after being impeached by parliament over a corruption scandal. Prosecutors failed to search her office. and receive documents off-site because presidential officials refused permission to enter
After refusing to meet with prosecutors while in office Park was questioned and arrested after the Constitutional Court approved her complaint. and dismissed her as president in March 2017.
South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law before impeachment vote
People hold candles during a candlelight vigil in memory of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul, South Korea. On Wednesday, December 1, 4/2024. (AP)
The main opposition Democrat Party has called Yoon’s martial law declaration a “democracy”. “Illegal rebellion. or coup.” The party has filed a police complaint against at least nine people, including Yoon and his former defense minister. Concerning the charge of treason
South Korean prosecutors arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Sunday for allegedly advising Yoon to declare martial law. This makes him the first person to be detained in a martial law case.
last week The Ministry of Defense has separately suspended three senior military commanders for their alleged involvement in the imposition of martial law.
Yun, a conservative party Apologizes on Saturday for declaring martial law He said he would not attempt to avoid legal or political responsibility for the motion. He said he would let his party lead the country through political turmoil. Including matters related to his term of office.
South Korean President Yun Suk Yeol speaks during an interview at the Presidential Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, January 1, September 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jinman)
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In declaring martial law on Tuesday night Yoon referred to parliament as a A “nest of criminals” that obstructs government affairs and pledged to eliminate “Shameless North Korean followers and anti-state forces”
Yun’s martial law decree lasted only six hours. Because of Parliament This includes some members of Yun’s People’s Power Party. which rules Voted to cancel the said order. and forced Yoon’s Cabinet to lift the order.
Han Dong-hun, leader of the ruling party Said on Sunday that His party will push for Yoon to leave office early and in an orderly manner. In a way that will help reduce social confusion. and Yoon will not be involved in government affairs. including foreign policy
During a briefing on Monday The Defense Ministry said Yun still controls the military. which the Constitution expressly reserves for the president.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
