Archive · 27 May 2025
South Korea Bans Travel of Ex-Officials Amid Martial Law Probe
Imagine the government tried to take over using the army, which is called martial law.
Two important people, who filled in for the leader for a bit, aren't allowed to leave the country anymore.
This is happening because the police are checking into what happened when the government tried to take over.
The person in charge at the time, Yoon Suk Yeol, was kicked out of his job.
If found guilty, he could face a very long time in jail, or even the death sentence.
People in South Korea will soon vote for a new leader.
This is all part of a big mess since the government tried to take over using the army.
South Korea imposed travel bans on two former acting presidents.
The bans are related to an investigation into Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid.
Han Duck-soo and Choi Sang-mok are the officials under investigation.
Yoon was impeached and suspended over his attempt to subvert civilian rule.
South Koreans are set to vote for Yoon's successor next week.
- Who
- Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and former Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok.
- What
- Travel bans imposed on two former acting presidents.
- When
- Bans came into effect in mid-May.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- As part of an investigation into ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's December martial law bid.
- Affected Officials
- Han Duck-soo, Choi Sang-mok
- Investigation
- Ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid
- Event
- Yoon's December martial law attempt
- Charges
- Insurrection
- Next Action
- South Koreans to vote for Yoon's successor