In South Korea, the president authorized the army to open fire to enter Parliament, according to the South Korean prosecutor’s office. On December 3, the head of state, currently suspended, attempted to impose martial law on the territory. At the same time he sent the military to the National Assembly. We now know a little more about what happened that night
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with our correspondent in Seoul, Camille Ruiz
These are blood-curdling words. They would have been pronounced on December 3 last year. In a telephone call to a military commander who was near the Assembly, the president Yoon Suk-yeol would have ordered: “ destroy doors with an ax if necessary » or even “ get people out, even if it means shooting “.
Almost a month ago, after the declaration of martial law in South Koreasoldiers stormed Parliament. They climbed fences, broke windows. Army helicopters even landed on the roof of the building. Parliamentarians succeeded in voting to withdraw martial law.
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The president’s lawyer believes that the information from the prosecution is biased. The almost ten-page report also specifies that the president was discussing martial law with senior military officials last March. Yoon Suk Yeol is now the target of an investigation for “rebellion” and “abuse of power”. He still refuses to appear before investigators.
Since then, the country has been plunged into a serious political and economic crisis. Yesterday, Friday, December 27, the National Assembly suspended prime minister and interim presidenttwo weeks after the dismissal of Yoon Suk Yeol.