Martial Law Declared in South Korea
South Korean prosecutors say Yoon authorized "shooting" during martial law bid
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation for allegedly attempting to override civilian governance by authorizing the military to use weapons against politicians in the National Assembly. According to the prosecution's report, Yoon gave orders to a general to "break down the doors and drag them out, even if it means firing the guns" in order to access the Assembly. The report also cites a 10-page indictment summary involving former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.
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