South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon over power plot provoking North
Summary
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on charges of insurrection. He is accused of trying to provoke North Korea into military aggression to justify declaring martial law. This indictment follows an investigation that revealed extensive planning to consolidate his power.Key Facts
- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is charged with insurrection.
- Yoon attempted to provoke North Korea for military action to support his declaration of martial law.
- A special prosecutor led a six-month investigation into Yoon's actions.
- Yoon had declared martial law in December 2024, leading to his impeachment and removal from office.
- South Korea's Supreme Court declared the martial law unconstitutional.
- Prosecutors say Yoon's group plotted the martial law declaration since at least October 2023.
- The plan included installing allies in key military positions and removing an opposing defence minister.
- Yoon allegedly sent drones to North Korea with propaganda to heighten tensions.
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