- A special counsel team in South Korea claims former President Yoon Suk-yeol began planning for martial law as early as October 2023.
- The investigation revealed Yoon allegedly aimed to consolidate power by removing political opponents through force.
- Twenty-four people, including Yoon and former ministers, have been indicted, with a potential court ruling expected in February 2026.
- The investigation revealed Yoon allegedly aimed to consolidate power by removing political opponents through force.
- Twenty-four people, including Yoon and former ministers, have been indicted, with a potential court ruling expected in February 2026.
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South Korea's special counsel alleges ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol planned martial law & aimed to remove political rivals by force, starting in Oct 2023. 24 indicted, court ruling expected Feb 2026. #SouthKorea #YoonSukyeol
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251215_16/#summary
Date: Dec. 15, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-15
Created: 2025/12/15 20:16
Updated: 2025/12/15 20:27
Last Read: 2025/12/15 20:27