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South Korean police mulling overseas travel ban on president
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SEOUL — Police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate possible rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law last week, reports said Monday.
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Repeated calls to the National Police Agency weren’t immediately answered.
The main opposition Democratic Party called Yoon’s martial law imposition “unconstitutional, illegal rebellion or a coup.” It has filed complaints with police against at least nine people, including Yoon and the former defence minister, over the alleged rebellion.
While the president mostly has immunity from prosecution while in office, that does not extend to allegations of rebellion or treason.
South Korean prosecutors on Sunday detained former defence minister Kim Yong Hyun, who allegedly recommended Yoon declare martial law.
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