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South Korea detains current and former heads of military intelligence


Published on 2024-12-15 16:41:09 - MSN
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  • The current and former heads of military intelligence were detained in South Korea. It is believed that they were involved in the introduction of martial law in the country, reports Yonhap. Law enforcement officials suspect that the current head of military intelligence,

South Korea has detained the current and former heads of its military intelligence agency, the Defense Security Command (DSC), on charges of interfering in politics and abusing their power. The investigation, led by the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office, focuses on allegations that the DSC under the leadership of former head Park Jeong-hwan and current head Kim Gye-hyun, engaged in activities aimed at influencing domestic politics. This includes monitoring and potentially manipulating public opinion, as well as targeting individuals critical of the government. The arrests come amidst heightened scrutiny over the military's role in civilian affairs, reflecting broader concerns about the separation of military and political spheres in South Korea.

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