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Martial Law: South Korea bars President Yoon from leaving country

Mr Yoon unexpectedly imposed martial law on his country last Tuesday night, but hours later, after massive political resistance, he repealed the order.

• December 9, 2024
Yoon Suk Yeol
Yoon Suk Yeol

The South Korean government ordered an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Monday that the travel ban is due to the ongoing investigation into Mr Yoon, which involves suspicion of high treason.

Mr Yoon unexpectedly imposed martial law on his country last Tuesday night, but hours later, after massive political resistance, he repealed the order.

On Saturday evening, a motion by the opposition to impeach the president in parliament failed. However, public pressure against the 63-year-old continues.

(dpa/NAN)

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