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South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol Accused of Authorizing Military to Fire at Parliament During Failed Martial Law Bid

Dec 28, 2024, 09:16 AM

South Korean prosecutors have accused former President Yoon Suk Yeol of authorizing the military to fire weapons during his unsuccessful attempt to impose martial law. Reports indicate that Yoon had been planning this move for months and aimed to target political opponents. The prosecutors' findings suggest that Yoon's directive was intended to facilitate the military's entry into the parliament, which he sought to control amid a political crisis. This development follows Yoon's impeachment, raising further questions about his administration's conduct during a tumultuous period in South Korea's political landscape.