South Korea’s president is suspected of mutiny over martial law - the country’s police have launched an investigation

South Korea’s president is suspected of mutiny over martial law - the country’s police have launched an investigation South Korean law enforcers have launched an investigation into President Yun Seok-yeol on suspicion of mutiny, AFP reports citing a senior police officer. The case was prompted by martial law declared by Yel, which was lifted hours later by members of parliament. After clashes with police and short-lived riots, South Korea’s leading opposition Democratic Toburo Party initiated impeachment against the defense minister. He in turn apologized to citizens and resigned. A parliamentary vote to impeach the president is expected on December 6-7. Yonhap notes that North Korean media has remained silent on the unrest in South Korea. Source: Readovka World
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