South Korean President Faces Potential Charges Over Alleged Coup Attempt

Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol is accused of declaring martial law to suppress opposition, triggering a national crisis.

President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently in detention, is under investigation for alleged insurrection and abuse of power following a failed coup attempt in December 2024.
The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) has recommended that Yoon be formally charged, though it lacks the authority to prosecute directly.
Yoon declared martial law during a budget dispute with opposition lawmakers, claiming it was necessary to counteract 'state enemies' in the opposition.
Testimonies from military officials and evidence suggest Yoon's administration may have orchestrated actions to undermine democratic institutions, including mobilizing soldiers to control Parliament.
The Constitutional Court is also conducting impeachment proceedings against Yoon, while his former defense minister, implicated as a key figure in the coup, remains in custody.