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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hyung-Jin Kim

South Korea's ex-acting leader indicted over former president's martial law imposition

South Korea Martial Law - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

South Korea’s former acting leader Choi Sang-mok was indicted Thursday on charges related to the brief imposition of martial law in December 2024 by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol, becoming the latest high-profile figure embroiled in legal troubles over the case.

Choi is one of three top Yoon administration officials who served as caretaker presidents after Yoon was impeached and removed from office over the martial law declaration that plunged South Korea into massive political turmoil.

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