In a twist that feels straight out of a K-drama 📺, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has been slapped with a travel ban! ✈️🚫
On Monday, the Ministry of Justice made the unprecedented move of restricting the President's travel, marking the first time ever a sitting South Korean leader has been barred from leaving the country. 😲
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials requested the ban as they delve into President Yoon's sudden declaration of martial law last week. 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️
Several law enforcement agencies, including public prosecutors and police, are investigating allegations of insurrection and abuse of power tied to this dramatic move. ⚖️
It's not just the President feeling the heat! 🔥 Travel bans have also been placed on four other key figures, including two top military commanders and the former interior minister. 🛫🚫
The main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea, isn't holding back either. They've submitted bills to appoint special counsels to investigate President Yoon's martial law declaration and allegations involving First Lady Kim Keon-hee. 📝
Amidst the chaos, Defense Ministry spokesperson Jeon Ha-kyu confirmed that President Yoon still holds control over the military as commander-in-chief. But questions are buzzing about whether a suspect in an insurrection case should wield such power. 🤔
Adding more fuel to the fire, Kim Hyun-tae, head of the 707th Special Mission Group, claimed his soldiers were used by former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun during the martial law declaration. He stated he's ready to take full legal responsibility. 💥
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun is under intense scrutiny, having been questioned for the third time on charges of treason and abuse of power since his emergency arrest. 🚨
The plot thickens, and all eyes are on South Korea as this political saga unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates! 🎬
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S. Korean Justice Ministry imposes travel ban on President Yoon
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