Overview

• Police questioned Lee Sang-min on Friday as a suspect in the investigation into the December 2024 martial law declaration by former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
• Lee is accused of attempting to cut power and water supplies to media outlets critical of the administration during the martial law period.
• Raids were conducted in February at Lee's residence and two offices in Seoul and Sejong, as part of the ongoing probe.
• Investigators also searched the homes and offices of National Fire Agency Commissioner Heo Suk-gon and his deputy Lee Yeong-pal.
• Yoon Suk Yeol's trial for insurrection continues before the Constitutional Court, with potential penalties including life imprisonment or death.