South Korea, Yoon and martial law

South Korea’s Yoon sought to sabotage media during martial law bid: investigators
The allegations are among a 101-page indictment put together by prosecutors seeking the impeached president’s conviction for insurrection.
South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree
The charges are unprecedented for a South Korean president, and if convicted, Yoon Suk Yeol could face years in prison for his shock martial-law decree, which sought to ban political and parliamentary activity and control the media.
South Korea’s Impeached Leader Is Indicted on Insurrection Charges
President Yoon Suk Yeol will stand trial along with his former defense minister and others who participated in his short-lived imposition of martial law.
South Korean prosecutors indict impeached president who declared martial law
Impeached South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on charges of leading an insurrection after briefly declaring martial law last month.
South Korean president indicted on insurrection charges after martial law declaration
LONDON -- South Korean prosecutors formally indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday, charging him with insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December, according to opposition lawmakers and South Korean media.
South Korean investigators call for indictment of detained President Yoon
South Korean investigators asked prosecutors to indict the country’s detained President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month, as it accused him of rebellion, abuse o
South Korea's impeached president requests court to cancel his arrest over martial law attempt
South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday requested the court to cancel his arrest over his attempt to impose martial law in December last year, according to local media.
South Korean Military Officer Says He Believed Yoon's Martial Law 'Legitimate'
A top South Korean military commander said on Tuesday he trusted President Yoon Suk Yeol to be making a legitimate decision when he declared martial law, but declined to say if the impeached leader gave orders to "drag" lawmakers out of parliament.
South Korea: Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon continue to protest in Seoul
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol continued to protest on Tuesday near the Constitutional Court in Seoul. The protest took place as Yoon attended the fifth hearing of his impeachment trial over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
South Korea's Yoon in court again for impeachment hearings
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been arrested and suspended from duties over his declaration of martial law, was in court again Tuesday for hearings that will decide whether to officially remove him from office.
South Korea’s president charged with insurrection over declaration of martial law
South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, however, welcomed the indictment and urged the court to hold Yoon ...
What to expect after South Korean president’s indictment on rebellion charges
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