South Korea's Ministry of Justice on Monday banned President Yun Seok-Yeol from leaving the country. This is the result of a criminal investigation into treason against President Yun Seok-yue, who rebelled against the country's disturbing and bizarre decision to declare martial law last week.
Yoon appeared on a broadcast on Tuesday night local time, asserting the need to fight unspecified “non-corrupt pro-North Korean anti-national forces” and announcing the establishment of military rule in the country. Yun blamed his decisions on the left-leaning majority National Assembly for interfering with his policy priorities, accusing the National Assembly of making it impossible for him to govern and supporting “North Korean communist forces.” It seems that he was accusing him of doing so.
What followed was a dramatic six hours as members of Congress rushed to the legislative chamber to vote against martial law, which is permitted by South Korea's constitution. Since any political activity is illegal under martial law, MPs scaled gates and walls and battled heavily armed soldiers deployed to prevent the rally. However, the soldiers did not appear to have done everything in their power to prevent the vote, and subsequent investigations revealed suggest Some soldiers did not fully comply with presidential orders during martial law due to concerns about the irregularities of the situation.
The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution against martial law, and shortly afterward, Yun announced that martial law would be revoked. The opposition Democratic Party of Japan immediately moved to impeach Yoon, accusing him of violating his constitutional duties, and the police launched a treason investigation against him.
That criminal case as a result Yun was barred from leaving the country on Monday. Criminal proceedings against a sitting president are unusual, but officials suggested such a travel ban would be perfunctory for a crime of this level against a suspect who poses a flight risk. Treason is one of the few crimes under South Korean law for which the president is not exempted from immunity.
of Korea JoongAng Ilbo noticed Never in the history of this country has a president been hit with a travel ban that hampered his ability to conduct foreign affairs. Law enforcement authorities are also considering banning First Lady Kim Kun-hee from leaving the country, and added that if police deem it necessary, they may make an emergency arrest of Yoon.
Eleven more members of the Yun administration are under criminal investigation over the declaration of martial law. Junan Reported.
The newspaper said, “Emergency travel bans have been issued to key individuals, including former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min,'' adding, “Former counterintelligence commander Lt. Gen. Yeo In-hyun, Army Chief of Staff, and others have also been issued.'' It is included.” General Staff General Park Ahn-soo was appointed martial law commander during the six-hour declaration. ”
Despite not being able to leave the country, South Korea's defense minister said Yoon was 21. He also confirmed that he is in charge of the military. Monday.
Ministry of Defense spokesperson Chung Ha-kyo said, “Legally, command (of the military) currently rests with the supreme commander.'' said on monday.
Han Dong-hoon, leader of Yun's People's Power Party (PPP), has vocally opposed martial law and repeatedly called for impeachment, but on Sunday confused Yoon appealed to the people by saying that he believed that handing over national affairs to Prime Minister Han Deok-soo would include not controlling the military. Mr. Han has repeatedly called for Mr. Yoon to resign, but Department There is a majority within the PPP, and the party blocked Yun's impeachment on Saturday. Opponents of impeachment are demanding that Han Do-soo effectively serve as president until the end of Yoon's term.
opposition party member scheduled A vote to impeach Yoon was held on Sunday, but the majority of Democratic Progressive Party members did not attend, causing a lack of quorum and forcing the National Assembly to cancel the vote.
Han Dong Hoon repeated After the impeachment failed, they called for Yoon's resignation.
Mr. Yun himself has remained largely silent since martial law was declared, but he reappeared on Saturday to make brief remarks to the public.
“This declaration of martial law was born out of desperation as the president, the ultimate head of state. However, in the process, it has caused anxiety and discomfort to the people,” Yun said. said. “We deeply regret this incident and would like to sincerely apologize to those who may have been shocked.”
Yun promised he would “never impose martial law again” and said he trusted the PPP to decide his fate “including my term in office.”
South Korean leftist groups are organizing almost every day. protests Seoul quickly organized protests against martial law on Tuesday and has since called for Yoon's resignation.
KBS World reported On Monday, conservatives also organized rallies in support of Mr. Yoon, but they did not travel the world through social media as much as the anti-Yun movement.
