SEOUL, South Korea — Police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate possible rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law last week, reports said Monday.
Yoon 's martial law decree last Tuesday, which brought armed special forces troops into Seoul streets, is plunging South Korea into huge political turmoil. On Sunday, he avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him, with most ruling party lawmakers boycotting a floor vote. But the opposition parties vowed to submit a new impeachment motion against him this week.
' AP PHOTOWhile the president mostly has immunity from prosecution while in office, that does not extend to allegations of rebellion or treason.South Korean prosecutors on Sunday detained former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who allegedly recommended Yoon declare martial law. He became the first person detained over the martial law case.The Defense Ministry said it has separately suspended three top military commanders over their alleged involvement in imposing martial law.
Korean Police Considering Overseas Travel Ban On President Yoon Over Martial Law
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