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South Korea approves special probes into ex-President Yoon's failed martial law bid, wife's corruption allegations

08:3810/06/2025, Tuesday
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Cabinet led by President Lee Jae-myung also launches inquiry into Marine's 2023 drowning death

South Korea's Cabinet on Tuesday approved multiple special investigation bills, including probes into former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt and corruption allegations involving his wife, according to Seoul-based Yonhap News reported.

The approvals, led by newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, include a probe into Yoon's failed attempt to impose martial law last December -- a move that led to his impeachment and removal from office earlier this year.

The Cabinet also approved a separate probe into first lady Kim Keon Hee over corruption allegations that surfaced during Yoon's presidency.

Another investigation will examine the 2023 drowning death of Marine Chae Su-geun, who was swept away during a flood rescue mission. President Lee's Democratic Party has accused Yoon of interfering in the military's internal probe into the incident. Investigations revealed that Chae and other marines were not issued life vests during the operation.

#Lee Jae-myung
#South Korea
#Yoon Suk Yeol
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