Former South Korean president accused of aiding North Korea
Photo: Yoon Suk Yeol (Getty Images)
The South Korean prosecutor's office has brought additional charges against former President Yoon Suk Yeol. He is suspected of abuse of power and aiding an enemy state, namely North Korea, Yonhap reports.
According to investigators, the ex-president ordered a drone strike on Pyongyang in October last year to provoke North Korea into military action and thus create a pretext for imposing martial law.
The launched drone fell in the Pyongyang area, which, according to the prosecution, led to the leakage of military secrets.
The media also notes that the charge of aiding the DPRK does not require proof of conspiracy with a neighboring state. The article on aiding and abetting can be applied in the event of any damage to the country's military interests.
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and former head of the Armed Forces Counterintelligence Command Yeo In-hyung were also charged with the same offense.
South Korean president case
In December 2024, the South Korean President declared martial law in the country.
The reason for the decision was an attempt to remove opposition political forces, in particular the Democratic Party, from dominance in parliament. According to Yoon, the party showed sympathy for North Korea, blocked the work of the government, and harmed state interests.
After the incident, a criminal case was opened against Yoon, and he was removed from office.
In mid-December, the opposition-controlled National Assembly impeached the president. He is accused of violating the Constitution and laws by declaring martial law on December 3, sending troops into the National Assembly to prevent lawmakers from voting on a decree, and issuing an order to arrest politicians.
