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Defense Ministry to review creating internal reporting channel regarding Dec. 3 martial law

Published: 24 Feb. 2025, 15:45

The National Assembly in western Seoul is pictured on Dec. 4, 2024, hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3. [YONHAP]

The Ministry of National Defense said Monday it will review establishing an internal reporting channel regarding December's martial law operations amid ongoing investigations into the short-lived episode.

The ministry's spokesperson, Jeon Ha-kyou, made the remark when asked about the need for such measures within the ministry as dozens of military officials have been under investigation for their alleged involvement in Yoon's failed bid to impose martial law on Dec. 3.

“As investigations have been taking place, the ministry has not made such measures but will review them,” Jeon said during a regular briefing. "[I] think it would be meaningful.”

Testimonies regarding the brief martial law have surfaced through media reports, leading to some calls for an internal reporting system that could help uncover details of the operations.

“There aren't any specific plans as of yet, and further examinations need to be made, such as whether it is legally feasible,” a ministry official said. “While it might feel a bit late, it is worth being reviewed.”