South Korean President may face ban on traveling abroad - Media
Yoon Suk Yeol, the President of South Korea (photo: flickr.com / Jeon Han)
The police of South Korea are considering the possibility of banning President Yoon Suk Yeol from leaving the country. This comes as a result of his attempt to impose martial law, reports the Associated Press.
The travel ban is being considered as part of an investigation into potential charges of sedition following the president's brief imposition of martial law last week.
The main opposition party, the Democratic Party, has called President Yoon's declaration of martial law unconstitutional, an illegal act of sedition, and a coup. The political party has filed complaints with the police against at least nine individuals, including the president and the former defense minister.
Although the head of state generally enjoys immunity from legal prosecution while in office, this immunity does not apply to charges of sedition or treason.
On December 3, Yoon Suk Yeol, President of South Korea declared martial law. The reasons behind the decision were not related to a military threat to the country but rather political motives. However, the order was rescinded after six hours.
On December 8, it was revealed that the South Korean prosecution had arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun. The procedure was carried out as part of an investigation into possible treason due to the president's declaration of martial law.
