South Korean president banned from foreign travel
The Independent|December 10, 2024
South Korea’s justice ministry has imposed a travel ban on president Yoon Suk Yeol while an investigation into his brief declaration of martial law is ongoing.
ALISHA RAHAMAN SARKAR
South Korean president banned from foreign travel

Mr Yoon, who was still the commander-in-chief of the country's military, faces an investigation for suspected treason over last week's martial law declaration. South Korea's police, prosecutors and anti-corruption agency have requested the ban as they expand their probes into possible rebellion charges.

The president had said he entrusted his fate to the ruling party after a botched attempt to impose martial law prompted calls for resignation and impeachment. Prosecutors also detained Kim Yong Hyun, who reportedly advised the president to declare martial law and resigned as defence minister soon after.

The control of the armed forces “currently lies with the commander-in-chief”, the Yonhap news agency quoted the defence ministry spokesperson Jeon Ha-kyou as saying.

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