South Korea: Police Transfer Treason Charges Against Yoon and Others to Prosecutors
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Synopsis
On March 4, South Korean police announced the transfer of treason charges against President Yoon Suk Yeol and two others to prosecutors and the anti-corruption agency. The allegations relate to Yoon's brief martial law declaration in December, leading to ongoing trials for insurrection.
Key Takeaways
- Police transferred treason cases against Yoon.
- Charges involve martial law declaration from December.
- Yoon, Kim Yong-hyun, and Noh Sang-won face trials.
- Demonstrations held regarding Yoon's impeachment.
- Protests coincide with March 1 Independence Movement anniversary.
Seoul, March 4 (NationPress) The police in South Korea announced on Tuesday that they have submitted three treason cases against President Yoon Suk Yeol along with two other individuals to the prosecution and the national anti-corruption agency. The charges were filed concerning Yoon's brief declaration of martial law in December, as reported by Yonhap news agency.
The allegations involve Yoon, former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, and Noh Sang-won, the former head of the Defence Intelligence Command. A police representative informed the press that the cases have been referred to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office, although further details were not provided.
All three individuals are currently facing trial on insurrection charges related to the unsuccessful martial law initiative.
On Saturday, large demonstrations both in favor of and against Yoon commenced, as the country continues to deal with the political consequences of his failed attempt to impose martial law last December and the subsequent impeachment proceedings.
The protests coincide with the anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement against Japan's colonial governance and follow the final hearing conducted by the Constitutional Court regarding Yoon's impeachment trial, which has begun deliberating on his potential removal from office or reinstatement.
Conservative activist pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon and the conservative Christian organization Save Korea initiated rallies in the Gwanghwamun area of central Seoul and Yeouido in western Seoul to contest Yoon's impeachment.
