South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon on charges of aiding the enemy

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on charges related to his martial law declaration, raising concerns about national security and inter-Korean relations.
South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon on charges of aiding the enemy
Why it matters
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted by a special prosecutor on multiple charges related to his controversial declaration of martial law last year. The charges include aiding an enemy state and abuse of power, with prosecutors alleging that Yoon conspired to provoke North Korea through drone flights to justify the imposition of martial law. Evidence presented includes a memo from Yoon's former counter-intelligence commander, which suggested creating instability to facilitate military action against North Korea. Yoon, who was impeached and removed from office in April, claims his actions were intended to protect democracy from opposition parties he deemed antistate. The situation raises significant concerns about national security and the ongoing tensions between South Korea and North Korea, which remain technically at war since the Korean War ended in an armistice.
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