尹錫悦前大統領による2024年の戒厳令発令失敗をめぐり、関与の疑いで懲戒処分を受けた将官級将校37人のうち7人が、免職から停職処分に至るまでの処分取り消しを求めて韓国国防部を提訴した。原告には、元国防情報本部長の文相浩氏や元ドローン作戦司令官のキム・ヨンデ氏が含まれている。与党・共に民主党の秋美愛議員に提出された国防部の文書から提訴の事実が明らかになった。なお、他の29人の将官も再審査を請求しているが、訴訟には至っていない。
国政監査で公開された文書によると、2025年12月の懲戒委員会で審査を受けた将官8人のうち、免職処分を受け入れたのは郭鍾根・元陸軍特殊戦司令官のみであった。郭氏は尹前大統領の裁判での証言を理由に、異議を申し立てない意向を示している。先月の国防部の調査では約860人の将官および佐官級将校が対象となり、2024年12月3日の戒厳令発令に関与した約180人が特定された。
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One year after former President Yoon Suk Yeol's December 3, 2024, martial law declaration, Seoul courts remain busy with related trials. Yoon and his inner circle face charges including leading an insurrection and abusing authority, with key rulings expected early next year. President Lee Jae Myung plans to join a rally near the National Assembly on Wednesday to thank citizens for defending democracy.
South Korea's Defense Ministry plans to convene a disciplinary committee meeting on Friday to decide on actions against eight general-level officers involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid. The meeting comes amid efforts to revamp the military following the December 3, 2024, attempt that led to suspensions across the armed forces. Spokesperson Chung Binna stated that the decision considers ongoing investigations and the need for personnel stability.
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The former chief of South Korea's Drone Operations Command was removed from office on Thursday for his role in the botched martial law imposition of late 2024. The defense ministry took this severe disciplinary action against Maj. Gen. Kim Yong-dae, who is accused of dispatching drones to North Korea in October 2024 on orders from former President Yoon Suk Yeol and former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.
The Seoul Central District Court is set to deliver a verdict on Wednesday on charges that former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo abetted former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law imposition. Han will be the first member of Yoon's Cabinet to face sentencing over the December 3, 2024, emergency order. Prosecutors seek a 15-year prison term, while Han denies the allegations.
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A special counsel team sought a 10-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday over obstruction of justice and other charges tied to his December 2024 martial law declaration. During the final hearing at the Seoul Central District Court, prosecutor Cho Eun-suk's team criticized Yoon for severely undermining South Korea's rule of law. This trial marks the first of four martial law-related cases to conclude.
One year after former President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt martial law declaration, Koreans on December 3, 2025, recalled their shock and demanded safeguards to protect democracy. President Lee Jae Myung announced plans to designate December 3 as 'People's Sovereignty Day,' while opposition lawmakers issued apologies. A court denied an arrest warrant for a former ruling party floor leader.
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Former National Intelligence Service (NIS) chief Cho Tae-yong was arrested on November 12 over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law imposition. The Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant following a hearing the previous day, citing concerns over evidence destruction. This marks the second arrest of a Yoon administration official in the martial law probe.