Pastor claims he advised ex-president on martial law, blames North Korea for impeachment

Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon, currently on bail for charges of inciting a riot, asserted during a Sunday service that he provided former President Yoon Suk-yeol with specific instructions on declaring martial law. Speaking via video link at a service in Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, Jeon recounted advising Yoon during his presidential transition period.

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When the presidential office is occupied, declare martial law from the Hannam-dong safe house after feigning tear gas deployment and defense, and pretending to be pushed back.

Jeon claimed he told Yoon, who had dreamt of impeachment, that North Korea would be the cause. "South Korea must be seen as having been swallowed by North Korea," Jeon stated, suggesting that the North was behind Yoon's impeachment.

The pastor detailed his alleged advice: "When the presidential office is occupied, declare martial law from the Hannam-dong safe house after feigning tear gas deployment and defense, and pretending to be pushed back." He added, "President Yoon also suffered a lot because martial law was declared on the wrong date."

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President Yoon also suffered a lot because martial law was declared on the wrong date.

Jeon Kwang-hoon was indicted for inciting a riot and trespassing but was granted bail last month due to health issues. He has since continued to appear at religious services. Prosecutors recently submitted an opinion to the court, arguing that Jeon's actions disregard the purpose of his bail.

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South Korea must be seen as having been swallowed by North Korea.