Amid escalating tensions surrounding the December 3 Martial Law crisis, President Yoon Suk Yeol has reportedly begun the process of securing legal representation. This move comes in response to the imposition of a travel ban and the growing possibility of forced investigative measures, signaling preparations for a full-scale legal defense.
According to a December 10 report by Kukmin Ilbo, President Yoon's team has approached multiple law firms in Seoul's Seocho District, including Law Firm A, to discuss potential case representation. Sources indicate that while some firms are still deliberating whether to take on the case, others have declined the offer.
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) recently requested a travel ban on President Yoon over allegations of rebellion and other charges, which the Ministry of Justice approved. This unprecedented move marks the first instance of a sitting president being subjected to such a restriction.
Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are intensifying their investigations. The Special Investigation Unit for Martial Law, established by the prosecution, recently stated in its arrest warrant for former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun that “Kim conspired with President Yoon to incite rebellion with the intent of undermining constitutional order.”
The special unit has charged Kim with engaging in critical acts of rebellion, indicating that President Yoon is likely viewed as the mastermind behind the alleged insurrection. Should the prosecution secure Kim’s detention, investigators are expected to broaden their inquiry to other key figures before summoning President Yoon as a suspect for questioning on charges of rebellion and related offenses.
This development marks a critical juncture in South Korea's political and legal landscape, with potential implications for the office of the presidency and the nation’s judicial precedents.
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