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South Korea martial law: Police in South Korea imposed martial law and raided the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol. At the same time, former Defense Minister of South Korea Kim has also tried to commit suicide in the detention center. According to media reports, the offices of Seoul Metropolitan Police and National Assembly Police Guards were also raided. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country on December 9.
No one is allowed to leave the country
According to South Korea’s Justice Ministry, no one will be allowed to travel abroad or leave the country due to the investigation launched against President Yoon for declaring martial law. The President imposed martial law and created anarchy in the country within a week. The opposition is preparing to bring an impeachment motion against Yoon in Parliament to remove him from power.
Arrest of President and Defense Minister
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was arrested last week on charges of colluding with President Yoon Suk-yeol and others in imposing martial law.
opposition to martial law
For the first time in more than 40 years, martial law was imposed in the country for only six hours. This is being opposed across the country. An impeachment effort and criminal investigation are underway against Yoon and his associates. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yeol committed treason and abuse of power. Therefore an arrest warrant has been issued against him.
Martial law led to political unrest
Martial law was in effect for only six hours, but it caused turmoil in South Korean politics. Both lawmakers and citizens called for Yoon’s removal from office. As a result he had to withdraw this order. The opposition filed treason complaints against Yoon and eight officials, including former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun. Therefore the former Defense Minister has been arrested.