The National Investigation Headquarters of the Korean National Police Agency announced on the 9th that there are no limits on the subject or material scope regarding the investigation into the emergency martial law declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol. The special investigation team, led by Woo Jong-soo, stated their strong intent to pursue the investigation, affirming that any investigation will be conducted strictly according to law and principles.
During a press briefing, Woo emphasized the urgency of the investigation, mentioning that they are actively pursuing compulsory measures such as search warrants to secure necessary evidence. He called on government and military officials to cooperate by voluntarily providing materials and allowing searches.
Woo expressed a strong sense of responsibility as the leader of the investigation into serious charges, such as rebellion, promising to utilize all available resources to conduct a thorough and principled investigation.
As of the 6th, the team has received five complaints related to the emergency martial law incident. These include accusations against President Yoon and former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun for rebellion and abuse of power, filed by groups including the Democratic Party and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions.
To expedite the investigation, a dedicated team of over 120 investigators was initially formed, with the addition of about 30 more from the Major Crimes Investigation Division, led by Woo.
The special investigation team has already executed searches of former Defense Minister Kim’s offices and residence and is analyzing collected evidence, including call records. Moving forward, the team plans to scrutinize the decision-making process behind the issuance of the martial law and its impact on the National Assembly, the National Election Commission, and police actions during this period.