Yoon Suk Yeol Authorized Military to Fire During Failed Martial Law Bid, Prosecutors Report

Dec 28, 2024, 08:50 AM

South Korea's suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, reportedly authorized the military to use firearms during a failed attempt to impose martial law, according to a prosecutor's report. The report indicates that Yoon's directive was aimed at allowing the military to enter parliament if necessary. This development has raised concerns regarding the extent of Yoon's actions during the martial law bid, which has been met with significant scrutiny from legal authorities and the public alike.