Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was indicted Saturday on charges including abuse of power, obstruction of official duties, and falsifying government documents, in connection with his controversial declaration of martial law last year.
In December, Yoon triggered a political crisis by deploying troops to parliament in an attempt to stop lawmakers from overturning his martial law order. He became the first sitting president in South Korea’s history to be detained while in office, after using his security detail to resist arrest for weeks.
He was released in March on procedural grounds but re-arrested last week due to concerns he might destroy evidence. Prosecutors say Yoon bypassed legal procedures, falsely claimed cabinet approval, and discarded records to cover his actions.
Although he has refused to cooperate with investigators while in custody, Yoon appeared in court Friday to try and have his arrest warrant canceled, citing health and mobility issues—but the court denied his request.
He remains in solitary confinement in a cell without air conditioning amid a heat wave. His trial on insurrection charges is ongoing.
Credit: CGTN
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