SEOUL, Dec 5 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean prosecutors, banned former defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun from leaving the country today, indicating the launch of an investigation into Kim’s treason charge.
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, imposed an overseas travel ban on Kim, who reportedly proposed to President Yoon Suk-yeol, declaring an emergency martial law, and resigned later.
Yoon made the martial law declaration Tuesday night, before repealing it early yesterday, as the National Assembly voted against it.
Three minor liberal opposition parties accused Yoon and Kim of treason charge yesterday.
Two civic groups filed complaints with the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, each against Kim for treason and other charges the previous day.
The National Office of Investigation (NOI) initiated an investigation into Yoon earlier in the day, as complaints were filed against the president for rebellion and other charges.– NNN-YONHAP
