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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Hyung-Jin Kim

New indictment accuses Yoon of manipulating investigation of South Korean marine's drowning

South Korea Martial Law - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Friday on allegations he and others tried to manipulate the investigation into a marine's drowning, in another criminal case against the ex-leader.

Yoon earlier this year was removed from office after being indicted on a rebellion charge related to his Dec. 3 martial law decree that plunged the country into political turmoil. After taking office in June, new President Lee Jae Myung appointed three independent counsels to investigate Yoon’s martial law imposition and other allegations involving him, his wife and associates.

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