Police in South Korea are considering an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate possible rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law last week, according to reports.
Mr Yoon's martial law decree last week, 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.
He became the first person detained over the martial law case. The Defence Ministry said it has separately suspended three top military commanders over their alleged involvement in imposing martial law. They were among those facing the opposition-raised rebellion allegations.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Korean MPs to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial lawOpposition MPs plan to vote on impeaching Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, while defence minister Kim Yong-hyun - who was said to have recommended the martial law order - resigned on Thursday.
Read more »
South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol apologises days after declaring martial lawMany expected President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign in his televised address on Saturday morning but he instead apologised - hours ahead of a planned impeachment vote.
Read more »
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to face SECOND impeachment vote as opposition parties demand he...President Yoon Suk Yeol survived his first impeachment vote yesterday after his right-wing People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote.
Read more »
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to face SECOND impeachment vote as opposition parties demand he...President Yoon Suk Yeol survived his first impeachment vote yesterday after his right-wing People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote.
Read more »
South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol lifts martial law orderPresident abandons plan after parliament rejects his emergency decree
Read more »
South Korea’s Opposition Parties Submit Motion to Impeach President Yoon Over Martial LawOn Wednesday, opposition parties submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Read more »