An investigation into former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, released on Dec. 15, states that he spent more than a year planning to impose martial law in an effort to eliminate political opponents and consolidate power.
Yoon, who is currently on trial for insurrection, attempted to impose martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, before he backed down six hours later in the face of parliamentary opposition and public protests.
Yoon said at the time that martial law was needed to protect the free constitutional order and because the opposition, which holds a majority in Parliament, was sympathizing with communists and North Korea. He said the decision was to overcome political deadlock and root out “anti-state forces.”…
South Korean Probe Says Yoon Plotted Martial Law to Eliminate Rivals
