The South Koria prosecutor’s office arrested the chief of staff of the army PAK AN SU, who was appointed to manage the introduction of martial law on December 3. This was reported by the South Korean news agency “Renhap”.
In his regard, the charge of “fulfilling the key role in rebellion and abuse of authority”.
PAK AN SE signed an order for martial law prohibiting any political activity in the country.
Earlier on December 12, as part of the investigation of the case, the attempt of the coup dump truck was removed from the post of chief of staff of the army.
Introduction of martial law in South Korea
President Yun Sok Yol announced martial law on December 3, referring to the participation of the opposition in “anti -state activities”.
After that, the Ministry of Defense sent instructions on the meetings to the military commanders and called for being in a state of increased readiness. Military personnel who were instructed to ensure the implementation of martial law entered the building of the National Assembly.
At an emergency meeting of the Parliament, the proposal to cancel martial law was supported by 190 deputies. Representatives of the administration of the National Assembly said that after the vote, martial law became “invalid”.
After voting in parliament, the president changed his decision, gathered a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and officially announced the abolition of martial law after receiving the approval of the cabinet.
Later, the President of South Korea was banned from traveling outside the country due to the investigation in the case of the “Stateizer”.