South Korean prosecutors have opened an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol, his inside minister, and the now-former defence minister over their roles in an try and impose martial regulation, Yonhap information company reported on Thursday.
Kim Yong-hyun, who resigned as South Korean defence minister over his involvement in Tuesday’s martial regulation order, additionally faces a journey ban as prosecutors examine, Yonhap mentioned. The opposite two don’t face such bans.
Citing unspecified threats from “anti-state forces” and obstructionist political opponents, Yoon imposed martial regulation for about six hours earlier than reversing course after parliament voted to oppose the transfer.
Yoon now faces an impeachment vote on Saturday.
