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South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges

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South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol said his martial law decree was an act of governance that cannot be the subject of investigations and doesn't amount to rebellion. View on euronews

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has denied allegations of rebellion made by the opposition Democratic Party, which accused him of orchestrating a "political coup" through the prosecution service. The accusations stem from the arrest of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on charges of bribery and breach of duty. President Yoon, speaking at a Cabinet meeting, dismissed these claims as "groundless," asserting that the legal actions against Lee were based on evidence and not political motives. He emphasized that the prosecution's actions were independent and aimed at upholding the rule of law. This situation has escalated political tensions in South Korea, with the opposition party planning to file a complaint against Yoon for abuse of power.

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