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South Korean Prosecutors File Arrest Warrants for Kwak Jong-geun, Lee Jin-woo, and Park An-soo in December 3 Martial Law Probe

Dec 15, 2024, 04:14 AM

South Korean prosecutors have filed arrest warrants for several high-ranking military officials in connection with the investigation into the December 3 martial law declaration. The warrants target Kwak Jong-geun, the Commander of the Army Special Warfare Command, who is accused of conspiring with President Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law. Additionally, Lee Jin-woo, the head of the Capital Defense Command, is also facing similar charges for his alleged role in the deployment of military units to the National Assembly. Prosecutors are expected to seek an arrest warrant for Park An-soo, the former Commander of the Army, as part of the ongoing investigation. The actions follow the recent approval of an impeachment motion against President Yoon, which has intensified scrutiny into the martial law allegations.