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Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, military prosecutors to conduct martial law probe

Published: 06 Dec. 2024, 11:27 Updated: 06 Dec. 2024, 14:05

LIM JEONG-WON
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The National Office of Investigation headquarters in Seodaemun District, western Seoul. [YONHAP]

The Supreme Prosecutors' Office said on Friday it will conduct a joint investigation with military prosecutors to probe the martial law incident that took place between Tuesday and Wednesday.

The announcement of the joint investigation came around three hours after the top prosecutors' office said that it formed a special investigation headquarters to investigate the martial law imposition.

“We have formed a special investigation headquarters to strictly investigate incidents related to the martial law,” the Supreme Prosecutors' Office said. "The special investigation headquarters will have supporting personnel from military prosecution."

The headquarters will be led by Seoul High Prosecutors' Office Chief Park Se-hyun.

On Friday, police also formed a dedicated investigation team of around 120 personnel to look into the martial law incident.

The National Police Agency’s National Office of Investigation (NOI) confirmed the formation of the dedicated team in a press release.

As of Thursday, four indictments have been filed in connection with the martial law incident, with charges including rebellion, insurgency and abuse of power.

Update, Dec.6 : Added details about the investigation with military prosecutors.

BY LIM JEONG-WON, LEE SOO-JUNG [[email protected]]