South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country, following a controversial martial law declaration. Yoon faces multiple investigations, including alleged insurrection. Despite his declining approval, he remains in power, sparking protests and opposition calls for impeachment.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country, becoming the first sitting president in the nation's history to face such a restriction. This follows a series of events that have severely undermined his leadership, including the imposition of martial law on December 3, which sparked widespread protests and a failed impeachment motion in parliament. Yoon narrowly survived the motion after members of his party walked out, preventing the necessary two-thirds majority.
Yoon's leadership has come under increasing scrutiny, with multiple investigations into his actions, including one for alleged insurrection. The Ministry of Justice confirmed that Yoon, along with former ministers and military officials, has been placed under a travel ban. These measures are a result of the martial law debacle, which included deploying special forces to parliament.
The situation has sparked outrage, particularly from opposition lawmakers who accuse Yoon of a constitutional violation, claiming his actions resemble an unlawful insurrection. Despite these claims, Yoon continues to lead the country's security apparatus, though his approval rating has plummeted to an all-time low of 11%. Protests continue as opposition groups plan further impeachment efforts. Yoon has apologized for the martial law incident but maintains that he will not resign and will take full responsibility for his actions.
