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Seoul: South Korean police have launched an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol for potential insurrection following his declaration of martial law, which has sparked widespread criticism and political turmoil.<\/p>\n
Woo Jong-soo, the head of the National Investigation Headquarters of the National Police Agency, confirmed that the case had been assigned for investigation during a parliamentary session.<\/p>\n
Yoon\u2019s controversial decision on Tuesday to impose martial law \u2013 aimed at banning political activities and censoring the media \u2013 has ignited outrage both domestically and internationally. The move, intended to quell mounting unrest, prompted a dramatic standoff when armed military troops attempted to enter the National Assembly building in Seoul. The situation only de-escalated when parliamentary aides, armed with fire extinguishers, confronted the soldiers, forcing them to retreat.<\/p>\n
In response to the chaos, opposition lawmakers from the Democratic Party have announced plans to hold a vote this week to impeach President Yoon. The party claims that the martial law declaration caused widespread confusion and fear among South Koreans. \u201cThe Yoon Suk Yeol regime\u2019s declaration of emergency martial law caused great confusion and fear among our people,\u201d Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Seung-won said during an early morning session in the National Assembly.<\/p>\n
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