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South Korea's Anti-Corruption Agency Orders Travel Ban on President Yoon Over Martial Law Declaration

Dec 9, 2024, 04:50 AM

South Korean police are considering imposing an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol amid an investigation into his brief declaration of martial law last week. Senior police officials announced at a press conference on Monday that they are reviewing whether to restrict the president's travel as they probe his actions related to the imposition of martial law. Additionally, the head of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials has ordered a travel ban on President Yoon, according to Yonhap news agency.