The office investigated the circumstances of June’s move on December 3, when the president unleashed a political crisis in the country by trying to declare martial law.
Jun justified his action with the opposition’s alleged sympathies towards North Korea and the alleged anti-state activities of opposition representatives. However, only a few hours after the announcement of martial law, the parliament opposed the president’s move and the government finally canceled the exceptional regime.
Last week, the court granted the CIO’s request to issue a formal arrest warrant for the detained Jun, on the basis of which he was transferred to custody. Meanwhile, the investigators, whose work was prevented by the presidential guard, examined possible evidence of his guilt and on Thursday handed over their findings to the prosecutor’s office, which recommended filing an indictment.
South Korean President Jun Sok-yol appeared before the Constitutional Court for the first time
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Before his arrest, the president repeatedly declared that he would fight to the end against efforts to depose him. He considers the declaration of martial law to be a legitimate step against the opposition, whose activities he described as anti-state.
The opposition-controlled parliament stripped Jun of his presidential powers on December 14 and wants to recall him, a move that must be approved by the nine-member constitutional court. He has 180 days to do it. The acting head of state is currently the Minister of Finance Che Sang-mok, who also holds the position of Prime Minister.
On Thursday, the President will appear again at the Constitutional Court, where he will defend his actions and try to prevent the court from approving his appeal. Ex-Minister of Defense Kim Jong-hyo will also take part in the hearing as Jun’s witness.
Investigators arrested the South Korean president. He refused to testify during the interrogation
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