On Monday, December 15, 2025, special prosecutor Cho Eun-seok indicted former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and 23 others for allegedly trying to provoke the DPRK into military aggression. The aim was to justify a December 2024 martial law declaration and silence political rivals.
The six-month investigation led by Cho Eun-seok charged Yoon and five of his cabinet members with insurrection, accusing them of conspiring to spark conflict across the border.
The December 2024 martial law order shook South Korea, restricting civil liberties under the alleged threat from the DPRK. As this legal drama unfolds, many eyes are on how these high-profile charges will play out in court 🎯.
Analysts say the case could reshape debates over security and democracy in South Korea. Stay tuned for updates! 🔍
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Ex-South Korean President Yoon tried to provoke DPRK, prosecutor says
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