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Charges of rebellion and impeachment for the president at center of political debate in the country
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice on Monday imposed a foreign travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigations continue into rebellion charges related to the declaration of martial law issued Dec. 3. This decree, which brought special forces to the streets of Seoul, was lifted after just six hours following a parliamentary rejection, but left the country in political and diplomatic turmoil.
Impeachment avoided but new attempts on the way
On Saturday, Yoon dodged an initial opposition-sponsored impeachment attempt thanks to a boycott of the parliamentary vote by his party, the People Power Party (PPP). However, opposition parties have announced that they will file a new motion this week to remove the president. Political tension is also fueled by Yoon’s public apology, which acknowledged responsibility for the martial law decree while leaving the handling of the political crisis to his party.
Travel bans and arrests among officials involved
The Justice Ministry justified the travel ban on Yoon as part of the investigation into allegations of rebellion, abuse of power and treason, which has also been extended to other senior officials. These include former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who was arrested Sunday for his alleged role in the imposition of martial law. Three military commanders have also been suspended for their involvement, while rebellion charges filed by the opposition expand to nine people, including Yoon.
Limited presidential immunity: the legal implications
In South Korea, a sitting president enjoys immunity from prosecution, but this protection does not extend to serious charges such as rebellion or treason. Despite this, many observers believe a forced arrest of the president is unlikely because of potential tensions with the presidential security service. Historical precedents, such as that of former President Park Geun-hye, show that even in situations of dismissal, access to presidential offices was restricted to protect state secrets.
Divisions in the ruling party and growing protests
While the PPP officially opposes Yoon’s impeachment, some members have openly criticized the martial law decree. Party leader Han Dong-hun has stated that an orderly transition will be sought that minimizes social tensions, hinting at a possible departure of the president from state affairs. However, this strategy has drawn criticism for possible constitutional violations.
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