Overview
- President Lee praised citizens who thwarted the 2024 self‑coup attempt, said they merit Nobel Peace Prize consideration, and joined commemorations near the National Assembly.
- Lee said he is weighing an apology to North Korea over alleged drone flights and leaflet drops linked to Yoon’s team, while noting the allegations are still being tested in court.
- A special prosecutor has indicted Yoon Suk Yeol and two senior defense officials over the alleged provocations tied to the martial law pretext, with trials ongoing.
- Rival rallies highlighted deep political divides, and the People Power Party issued a rare apology for failing to prevent the crisis even as internal rifts persist.
- Hearings in insurrection cases against Yoon and more than 20 former officials are scheduled to conclude by February, and the government is moving to designate Dec. 3 as a national holiday honoring civic resistance.