The South Korean Prosecutor’s Office imputes insurrection to the suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol

Chijioke Obinna

The South Korean Prosecutor's Office imputes insurrection to the suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol

The South Korean Prosecutor’s Office has announced the imputation of the suspended president of the country, Yoon Suk Yeol, within the framework of the investigation by the failed declaration of the Martial Law on December 3.

This decision has unleashed a political crisis In the country that, today, is still not solved. On January 19 the President He was arrested for insurrection chargesbecoming the first president detained in the history of the country, although he refused to declare.

Yoon Consider that it is “an illegal investigation” and that the declaration of the martial law was “an act of government” aimed at sending a warning to the opposition party. He was arrested at the second attempt, since on January 3 they tried to stop him, but they did not succeed for the resistance he opposed.

Is accused of conspiracy and abuse of power

Yoon, after this imputation, faces according to the specifications collected by the official South Korean news agency Yonhap to a accusation of conspiring with the then Minister of Defense, Kim Yong Hyun, to incite an insurrection through the declaration of martial law and the deployment of military forces in the National Assembly to prevent the deputies from knocking down the decree. Something that happened within a few hours.

In this way, the president has become the First president of the country charged with insurrection under detention and suspension of functions.

The president is still considered as such, since the final decision has to be taken by the Constitutional Court. He was arrested on January 19 after refusing to respond several times to the South Korean court when the arrest warrant expired in a matter of hours.

It faces life imprisonment or death penalty

The South Korean Anti -Corruption Office has processed a request to the Prosecutor’s Office to see Lead an insurrection and abuse your power. The Office for the Investigation of Corruption Cases of High officials has stated that Yoon conspired with the Minister of National Defense and other military to start a riot on December 3. They also accuse him of abuse of power when sending troops to the assembly to prevent the deputies from revoking Yoon’s decree.

By law, in South Korea a suspect on which a formal accusation does not despite can remain under arrest for 10 days at most, which can be extended to 20. With this accusation, in addition to becoming the first accused president, It faces life imprisonment or death penaltyfor which there is a moratorium since 1997.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.