SCIA, police to form joint team to investigate Yoon's martial law bid

The Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA) and the police are set to form a special joint investigation team to examine lingering matters connected to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's aborted attempt at martial law in December 2024, according to officials from both agencies. Details regarding the team's structure, such as staffing and office location, are being finalized.

The joint unit will investigate all outstanding cases stemming from the martial law bid, including those transferred from expired special prosecutor teams. The concept of establishing a collaborative investigative body was initially suggested in August by Kwon Chang-young, who oversaw a wide-ranging special counsel probe into allegations surrounding the martial law declaration.

Kwon had emphasized the need for a prolonged joint team to address any lingering issues, given the persistent influence of the insurgent forces involved. Prior investigations into the brief martial law period did not fully address all pertinent matters. South Korea had previously conducted two rounds of special investigations into the affair.