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Ex-South Korean President Accused of Provoking War

South Korea's special prosecutor alleges former President Yoon Suk Yeol plotted to provoke North Korea into a military attack to declare martial law and eliminate political opponents. He and 24 others face rebellion charges.


Ex-South Korean President Accused of Provoking War

A special prosecutor said on Monday that former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to provoke North Korea into launching a military attack on his country to justify declaring martial law in December 2024 and to eliminate political opponents. Special prosecutor Jo Eun-sok said in a press briefing that his team had charged 24 people, including Yoon and five members of his government, with allegations of involvement in a rebellion during its six-month investigation. He added that the team had concluded that the former president...