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…
The Korea Times reports that special counsel Kwon Chang-young's team has completed its 180-day investigation into allegations involving former President Yoon Suk Yeol, his wife, and key administration officials. The investigation, which officially wrapped up on Sunday after launching in February, indicted 58 people, including Yoon, on charges such as abusing his power and corruption.
The probe reopened allegations stemming from Yoon's failed 2024 martial law bid and corruption linked to former first lady Kim Keon Hee and the 2023 death of a Marine. Notable figures indicted include former National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik and former Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hyo.
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