South Korea's parliament (National Assembly) today approved a bill to formally investigate President Yoon Suk-yeol, Yonhap news agency reported. The investigation will be led by a specially appointed prosecutor on charges of sedition, BTA quoted.
A week ago, President Yun imposed martial law, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities. He subsequently reversed his decision and publicly apologized to the nation in a televised address.
As part of the investigation, South Korea's Ministry of Justice issued a foreign travel ban on the president yesterday. This development underlines the seriousness of the situation and the deep political tension in the country.
The edited text emphasizes the significance of the events and the possible consequences for the political situation.