The National Assembly (Parliament) of South Korea approved another petition for the beginning of the “investigation by the prosecutor’s office of a special level” a failed attempt to introduce martial law declared in the country by President Yun Jole Yole on December 3.
According to Yonhap news agency, the request against the President of South Korea was taken to vote in parliament.
The proposal for a special investigation against Yun Sok Yolya was accepted by 195 votes “For”
In addition, the National Assembly of South Korea supported the bill on a special investigation against the first lady Kim Gon, which is suspected of fraud with securities and interference in the elections.
On December 10, the National Assembly adopted a bill providing for the appointment of a specially authorized prosecutor for investigation in relation to the President of South Korea due to the declaration of martial law.
In addition, in connection with the introduction of martial law, the National Assembly considered the proposal for impeachment against the Minister of Justice Pak Song Zhee and the General Commissioner of the Police Cho Chi Ho.
195 deputies voted for the resignation of the Minister of Justice, and the impeachment of the General Commissioner of the police supported 202 parliamentarians.
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 “Gosizmen”.