South Korea Martial Law Investigation 2026: 10 Officers Referred to Special Probe
South Korea's defense ministry has referred 10 officers to a special probe for their involvement in the Dec 2024 martial law attempt by former President Yoon.
Around 10 military officers are now facing a formal investigation for their roles in the failed December 2024 martial law attempt. According to the Defense Ministry on Tuesday, these individuals will be referred to a special investigative unit as the government ramps up its efforts to clean up the military's top ranks.
South Korea Martial Law Investigation 2026: Accountability for Dec 2024 Bid
The officers under scrutiny were reportedly involved in high-stakes actions, such as setting up a martial law situation room at the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and deploying Defense Intelligence Command personnel to the National Election Commission. An interagency task force, which has been auditing public officials' involvement since the incident, recommended the probe following an independent audit by the ministry.
Rebuilding Military Integrity
This latest move is part of a broader initiative to rebuild the Republic of Korea Armed Forces after the political turmoil of late 2024. Disciplinary committees have already been reviewing cases, including those of officers who departed from the Army headquarters toward Seoul immediately after the National Assembly voted to lift the decree. The ministry's message is clear: the chain of command must remain neutral and accountable to the law.
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