South Korean President Yoon Seok-yul has been charged with treason and abuse of power.
South Korean President is suspected of treason and abuse of power. treason
The head of the special headquarters investigating Yoon's brief declaration of martial law last week, Park Se Hyun, explained that the decision was prompted by numerous complaints.
“There were numerous complaints filed, and an investigation is underway in accordance with the process,” Park Se Hyun said.
According to him, prosecutors are looking into the charges of treason and abuse of power that have been brought against the president.
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Recall that on December 3, the South Korean president declared martial law throughout the country. The need for this decision, according to him, was the confrontation between the government and the opposition.
However, at an extraordinary session of parliament, deputies voted to block martial law.
On December 5, the police opened an investigation against the South Korean president on charges of possible rebellion. This happened after two complaints were filed by an opposition party and a group of activists.
On December 7, President Yoon Seok-yeol apologized for declaring martial law. In his statement, he said he regretted causing public concern and promised not to do so again.
On the same day, parliament intended to impeach the president. However, there were not enough votes to pass this decision.
