South Korea’s special counsel has intensified its investigation into former President Yoon Suk-yeol, conducting raids on the Drone Operations Command (DOC) and the Ministry of Defense on Monday. The probe, initially centered around alleged insurrection, has escalated to potentially include treason charges, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Yoon is accused of attempting to declare martial law in connection with his failed bid last year. Media reports suggest that he may have directed senior military officials to deploy drones to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) as part of a broader strategy to justify imposing martial law.
“The special counsel suspects that Yoon ordered the military to send the drones to Pyongyang last October to provoke North Korea and use it as justification for imposing the December 3 martial law, which was blocked by a National Assembly vote only a few hours later,” the news agency reported.
The alleged drone deployment to the DPRK’s capital, Pyongyang, is being scrutinized as a possible attempt to escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The special counsel aims to determine whether these actions were intended to create a pretext for Yoon to consolidate power under martial law.
The investigation into Yoon’s activities marks a significant moment in South Korea’s political landscape, highlighting concerns over the misuse of military authority and the safeguarding of democratic institutions.
As the probe continues, the public awaits further details on the extent of Yoon’s involvement and the potential implications for South Korea’s governance and stability.
