Special counsel wraps up 180-day probe after indicting Yoon, 57 others

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Special counsel Kwon Chang-young's team has concluded its 180-day investigation, indicting 58 individuals, including former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The investigation, launched in February, examined allegations against Yoon, his wife, and key administration officials. Kwon's team reopened probes into Yoon's failed 2024 martial law bid, corruption allegations involving former first lady Kim Keon Hee, and the 2023 death of a Marine.

As a result, Yoon was charged with abusing his power by directing officials to support his failed martial law bid to foreign nations. Former National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik and Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hyo were also indicted for their alleged roles in the matter. Separately, Yoon's wife, Kim, was indicted for meddling in a presidential residence relocation project in 2022, accused of unfairly awarding the construction contract to an unqualified company.

With the investigation mandate fulfilled, Kwon's team has transferred 46 cases involving 150 individuals to police for further investigation.