South Korea’s special prosecutors seek to detain former PM Han over martial law crisis
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In recent weeks, prosecutors have been questioning former prime minister Han Duck-soo in relation to the martial law case.
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SEOUL – South Korea special prosecutors investigating the country’s martial law crisis in December 2024 filed a court request to detain former prime minister Han Duck-soo, a prosecution spokesperson said on Aug 24.
The prosecution accused Mr Han of abetting former President Yoon Suk Yeol in declaring martial law and committing perjury, Ms Park Ji-young, the spokesperson, told reporters.
Yoon is already facing a criminal trial on insurrection charges. In April, the conservative leader was removed from office over his botched bid to impose martial law, which plunged the country into political turmoil.
Mr Han, who was prime minister under Yoon, became acting president after Yoon was impeached.
He then resigned from the post to run in a June election to become the next president, but ended his bid following rifts among conservatives.
Reuters could not immediately reach Mr Han for comment.
In recent weeks, prosecutors have been questioning Mr Han in relation to the martial law case, but Mr Han has not responded to questions from reporters. REUTERS
