Media reports: South Korean president prohibited from exiting nation
Yoon Suk Yeol is said to be under criminal investigation following a brief declaration of martial law last week. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Yoon Suk Yeol is reportedly facing a criminal investigation following his brief imposition of martial law last week.
South Korea’s Justice Ministry has issued a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law for a short period, as reported by various media outlets on Monday. This marks the first instance in South Korean history where such a measure has been implemented against a sitting president, according to the Dong-A Ilbo daily newspaper.
The travel ban, requested by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, was disclosed by a Justice Ministry representative during a parliamentary hearing, according to Reuters.
A comprehensive investigation will be conducted concerning “the leader and key offenders related to treason,” as stated by the head of the Corruption Investigation Office, according to the Washington Post on Monday.
Police had previously launched an investigation into Yoon on charges of “insurrection,” as indicated in reports.
Under South Korean law, a sitting president is immune from prosecution while in office. However, arrest or indictment is possible for allegations of insurrection or treason.
Last Tuesday, Yoon made a surprise televised announcement declaring emergency martial law, claiming the opposition, which he accused of harboring pro-North Korean sentiments, was preparing for a “rebellion.”
Shortly thereafter, a vast majority of lawmakers voted unanimously to rescind the decree. Thousands gathered in protest of the president’s actions.
On Wednesday, Yoon announced his decision to lift martial law. Meanwhile, the opposition Democratic Party, which holds a parliamentary majority, declared its intention to file a motion for the president’s impeachment.
Yoon narrowly avoided impeachment after members of the ruling People Power Party chose to boycott the vote on Saturday.
The president has since expressed regret for his actions and has tasked his party with addressing the political turmoil, though he has not resigned.
On Sunday, PPP leader Han Dong-hoon remarked that the president would be sidelined from foreign and other state affairs, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assuming management of the government.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
South Korea’s Justice Ministry has issued a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law for a short period, as reported by various media outlets on Monday. This marks the first instance in South Korean history where such a measure has been implemented against a sitting president, according to the Dong-A Ilbo daily newspaper.
The travel ban, requested by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, was disclosed by a Justice Ministry representative during a parliamentary hearing, according to Reuters.
A comprehensive investigation will be conducted concerning “the leader and key offenders related to treason,” as stated by the head of the Corruption Investigation Office, according to the Washington Post on Monday.
Police had previously launched an investigation into Yoon on charges of “insurrection,” as indicated in reports.
Under South Korean law, a sitting president is immune from prosecution while in office. However, arrest or indictment is possible for allegations of insurrection or treason.
Last Tuesday, Yoon made a surprise televised announcement declaring emergency martial law, claiming the opposition, which he accused of harboring pro-North Korean sentiments, was preparing for a “rebellion.”
Shortly thereafter, a vast majority of lawmakers voted unanimously to rescind the decree. Thousands gathered in protest of the president’s actions.
On Wednesday, Yoon announced his decision to lift martial law. Meanwhile, the opposition Democratic Party, which holds a parliamentary majority, declared its intention to file a motion for the president’s impeachment.
Yoon narrowly avoided impeachment after members of the ruling People Power Party chose to boycott the vote on Saturday.
The president has since expressed regret for his actions and has tasked his party with addressing the political turmoil, though he has not resigned.
On Sunday, PPP leader Han Dong-hoon remarked that the president would be sidelined from foreign and other state affairs, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assuming management of the government.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
