Special counsel wraps up 180-day probe after indicting Yoon, 57 others
Special counsel Kwon Chang-young's team said Monday it has indicted 58 people, including former President Yoon Suk Yeol, in its 180-day investigation into wide-ranging allegations involving Yoon, his wife and key administration officials. The team announced the final results of the investigation that officially wrapped up Sunday after launching in February to probe allegations that had not been…
Special counsel Kwon Chang-young's team has indicted 58 individuals, including former President Yoon Suk Yeol, in its 180-day investigation into allegations surrounding Yoon, his wife, and key administration officials. The investigation, which began in February, reopened cases related to Yoon's failed 2024 martial law bid, corruption allegations tied to former first lady Kim Keon Hee, and the 2023 death of a Marine.
Yoon was indicted on charges of abusing his power by instructing officials to justify his failed martial law bid to the United States and other major partner nations. Former National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik and former Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hyo were also indicted for their alleged roles in the case. Yoon's wife, Kim, was indicted on charges as well.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
