South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been placed under a travel ban. As per the country's Justice Ministry, President Yoon will not be allowed any foreign travel or leave the country due to the investigation that has been opened against him for declaring martial law.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Banned From Leaving The Country Amid Martial Law Probe
Last week, President Yoon declared emergency martial law to fight against "anti-state" and "communist" forces of North Korea. His decision, however, was met with widespread backlash as National Assembly members called on Yoon to lift martial law.
Last week, President Yoon declared emergency martial law to fight against "anti-state" and "communist" forces of North Korea. His decision, however, was met with widespread backlash as National Assembly members called on Yoon to lift martial law.
Since then, protests calling for his impeachment have taken over the streets of South Korea, especially after a vote to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol failed on Saturday.
Following the sudden declaration of martial law, President Yoon faced an impeachment vote and now a criminal investigation into his impromptu decision.
After the failed impeachment vote, protests across Seoul increased, calling for strict action against the president.
The martial law may have only lasted for six hours but it triggered a wave of political unrest in South Korea as lawmakers and citizens called for Yoon's removal from office.
Adorned with K-pop light sticks and meme-worthy flags, South Koreans continue to call for the president's impeachment for putting the country in "grave danger".
Along with Yoon, the opposition has filed police complaints against the former defense minister and eight other officials for being part of the "alleged rebellion."
The former defence minister Kim Yong Hyun was the first individual to be arrested by officials in the martial law probe.
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