South Korea weighs travel ban on President Yoon

South Korean police

Dhaka, Dec 09 - South Korean police are reportedly considering an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol in connection with his controversial imposition of martial law last week, Yonhap news agency reported Monday.

The potential travel restriction comes as authorities investigate Yoon’s decision to enforce martial law, which has drawn widespread criticism. Repeated attempts to reach the police for comment were unsuccessful.

On Sunday, prosecutors detained former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who is accused of advising Yoon to enact the brief but dramatic martial law. Kim's arrest marks the first detention in the ongoing probe.

President Yoon narrowly escaped an impeachment attempt by opposition lawmakers on Sunday. A boycott by ruling party members prevented the parliamentary vote from reaching the two-thirds majority needed to suspend his powers.

Source: With inputs from agencies

-UNB