South Korea’s Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Indictment for Insurrection Amid Martial Law Uproar
SEOUL, South Korea — Prosecutors in South Korea have indicted Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s impeached president, on charges of orchestrating a brief but significant imposition of martial law, as announced by the main opposition party. This unprecedented legal action could potentially lead to severe consequences for Yoon, who attempted to suppress political activities and control the media on Dec. 3. The allegations against the president have sent shockwaves through South Korea, the fourth-largest economy in Asia and a crucial ally of the United States. The decree not only suspended parliamentary operations but also implicated … Read more