South Korean authorities have imposed foreign travel bans on several high-ranking officials following President Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial attempt to impose martial law.
This development comes amid growing investigations into alleged insurrection activities linked to the president and his close allies.
The travel restrictions, reported by Yonhap News Agency, now include Cho Ji-ho, commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency, along with two other senior police officials.
These measures follow a similar ban placed on President Yoon himself, as well as former defense and interior ministers, martial law commander General Park An-su, and defense counterintelligence commander Yeo In-hyung.
The political crisis erupted after President Yoon suspended civilian rule and deployed special forces to parliament, an action that was swiftly overturned by lawmakers in what is considered a stable democracy.
The president's party is reportedly crafting a "resignation roadmap" that could see him step down as early as February or March, ahead of new elections.
Former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun has been detained and faces charges of "engaging in critical duties during an insurrection" and "abuse of authority to obstruct the exercise of rights."
In a statement through his lawyers, Kim expressed remorse, stating, "All responsibility for this situation lies solely with me," and apologized to the South Korean people.
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