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South Korea: Police consider travel ban for president amid martial law probe

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South Korean police are considering imposing a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol, according to a senior officer who spoke at a press conference on Monday, local time.

Additionally, the officer confirmed that questioning President Yoon has not been ruled out as part of the ongoing investigation into the legality of last week’s martial law declaration.

“There are no human or physical restrictions to the subject of an investigation,” said Woo Jong-soo, a senior police officer in charge of the inquiry.

He further outlined the scope of the investigation, which initially involved 120 members from the Security Investigation Division, tasked with looking into five reports related to Yoon’s declaration of martial law on December 3.

As of Sunday, Woo revealed that the investigative team had grown to approximately 150 members.

So far, the team has conducted searches and seizures at the office, official residence, and home of former Minister of National Defense Kim Yong-hyun, a key suspect in the case.

Investigators are also questioning key witnesses, including officials from the National Election Commission and the Ministry of National Defense.

Woo emphasised that the investigation will focus on several critical areas, including the decision-making process behind the martial law declaration, the impact on the National Assembly and the National Election Commission, and the police measures taken.

“Going forward, we plan to closely investigate the decision-making process related to the declaration of martial law, the damage to the National Assembly and the National Election Commission, and the police measures,” he explained.

In addition, the team will concentrate on proving the charges through forensic analysis of seized items and call record analysis. “We will thoroughly investigate, without any doubts,” Woo assured the public, referring to his team as “the main investigator of the crime of sedition.”

He emphasized their sense of responsibility and commitment to the investigation, promising to mobilize all available resources in accordance with the law and principles.

(ABC NEWS)

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