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[Exclusive] Special Prosecutor to Investigate Former Intelligence Commander Moon Sang-ho on Rebellion Charges

From Hankyoreh · (23m ago) Korean Critical tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A special prosecutor's team is set to investigate Moon Sang-ho, former commander of the Intelligence Command, regarding charges of rebellion.
  • Moon is accused of ordering subordinates to arrest and detain election officials under the pretext of election fraud during a declared state of emergency.
  • The investigation stems from the previous special prosecutor's findings and involves allegations of using drugs to elicit confessions.

The wheels of justice are turning as the special prosecutor's team prepares to interrogate Moon Sang-ho, the former commander of the Intelligence Command, in connection with serious allegations of rebellion. This investigation, focusing on actions taken during a declared state of emergency, brings to light disturbing details of alleged plots to undermine democratic processes.

According to reports, Moon Sang-ho is accused of playing a key role in a plan to detain election commission officials, ostensibly to investigate election fraud. The specifics are chilling: directives were allegedly given to bind and blindfold officials before transporting them to a military bunker. Furthermore, Moon is implicated in the creation of documents detailing the use of truth serums, suggesting a disturbing intent to extract confessions through coercive means.

This inquiry is a continuation of previous investigations, building upon evidence gathered regarding the actions of high-ranking military and intelligence officials. As Hankyoreh, we believe it is crucial to bring such alleged transgressions to light, ensuring accountability and upholding the rule of law. The investigation into Moon Sang-ho's alleged involvement is a significant step in uncovering the full extent of these purported plans and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.

We will submit Moon Sang-ho's deposition, stating that the drug document drafted by the Intelligence Command in June 2024 was at the direction of former Intelligence Commander Roh Sang-won, as evidence.

โ€” Prosecution teamDuring the second preparatory hearing for the appeal trial of former President Yoon Seok-yeol on charges of leading a rebellion, the prosecution team announced their intention to use Moon Sang-ho's testimony as evidence.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.