South Korea detains current and former heads of military intelligence
South Korea detains current and former heads of military intelligence (photo: Getty Images)
The current and former heads of military intelligence were detained in South Korea. It is believed that they were involved in the introduction of martial law in the country, reports Yonhap.
Law enforcement officials suspect that the current head of military intelligence, Moon Sang-ho, knew in advance about President Yoon Suk-yeol's plan to declare martial law. According to the newspaper, two minutes after the announcement, troops under his command arrived at the office of the National Election Commission.
Instead, the former head of military intelligence, Noh Sang-won, is considered to be an assistant to the former defense minister. The newspaper writes that he probably also participated in the preparation of the introduction of martial law.
The main opposition Democratic Party claimed that Noh drafted the martial law decree, which was made public shortly after Yoon's statement, and that the former commander discussed with Kim further actions after the lifting of martial law.
Under emergency arrest regulations, police have 48 hours to hold the two men in custody for questioning. If the police decide not to seek formal court orders or if the court refuses to issue them within that time frame, the police must release Moon and Noh.
South Korea has decided to impeach the president
On December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law in the country. It was in effect for about six hours, after which the president apologized for the decision.
However, the police recently searched the president's office. They were part of an investigation initiated by local law enforcement.
A few days later, President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached.
In connection with the impeachment, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo took over the presidency in South Korea.
