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Special Prosecutor Summons Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Kim Myung-soo Over Martial Law Allegations

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A special prosecutor's team has notified former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Myung-soo to appear for questioning on the 27th.
  • Kim is suspected of participating in the command of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the December 12th emergency martial law.
  • The investigation is also looking into whether former President Yoon Suk-yeol prepared for a second martial law after the National Assembly's resolution to lift martial law.

The Hankyoreh reports on a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the December 12th martial law incident. The special prosecutor's team has summoned former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Myung-soo, marking a crucial step in uncovering the extent of the military leadership's involvement during that tumultuous period.

The special prosecutor's team has notified former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Myung-soo to appear for questioning on the 27th.

— HankyorehReporting on the summons of the former chairman.

This investigation, designated as 'Special Prosecutor Case No. 1', aims to clarify suspicions that Kim Myung-soo, along with other high-ranking military officials, supported the implementation of martial law. The article details allegations that Kim provided orders to deploy military forces and supported the establishment of the martial law command structure, even after the National Assembly had passed a resolution to lift it.

The probe also extends to the actions of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, investigating whether he sought to enact a second round of martial law. This line of inquiry is based on testimonies from current and former Joint Chiefs of Staff officials who reportedly stated that requests for additional troop deployment were made to the Joint Chiefs of Staff after the National Assembly's resolution.

Kim is suspected of participating in the command of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the December 12th emergency martial law.

— HankyorehDetailing the charges against Kim Myung-soo.

As a South Korean publication, The Hankyoreh emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in uncovering the truth behind past military interventions. The focus on the actions of top military brass and the former president highlights the gravity of the situation and the public's demand for a thorough investigation into potential abuses of power during a critical juncture in the nation's history.

The investigation is also looking into whether former President Yoon Suk-yeol prepared for a second martial law after the National Assembly's resolution to lift martial law.

— HankyorehExplaining the scope of the investigation concerning the former president.
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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.

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