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South Korea: Yoon used envoy appointment to shield ex-defence minister from Marine death probe, indictment shows
Seoul, Nov 29: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rushed to appoint former Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup as the top envoy to Australia in 2023 to help him evade an investigation into a Marine's death, a special counsel's indictment showed Saturday.
South Korean President urges spy agency to remain faithful to original role
Seoul, Nov 28: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday urged the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to faithfully carry out its original duties, expressing regret that the spy agency had been misused for political purposes in past administrations, the presidential office said.
South Korean PM calls for proper judgment of people involved in martial law
Seoul, Nov 25: South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Tuesday for properly judging those involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived imposition of martial law, saying there are concerns the judiciary process is moving too slowly.
South Korea's Ex-President Yoon, 11 others indicted over alleged interference in Marine death case: Special counsel
Seoul, Nov 21: The special counsel investigating the 2023 death of a Marine said on Friday it has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of exerting undue pressure on the military's investigation into the case, with 11 other former senior security and defence officials also indicted.
South Korea: Court dismisses ex-spy chief's petition against arrest over martial law
Seoul, Nov 17: A South Korea court on Monday dismissed former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong's petition against his arrest, keeping him in custody over his alleged involvement in former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law.
South Korea: Ex-spy chief acknowledges Yoon's outburst during questioning in Marine death probe
Seoul, July 30: South Korea's former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong has acknowledged former President Yoon Suk Yeol flew into a rage when he was briefed on the results of an initial probe into the death of a Marine in 2023, reversing his yearslong denial, legal sources said Wednesday.
Marine death probe: South Korea ex-spy chief appears for questioning
Seoul, July 29: Former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong appeared before a special counsel team Tuesday for questioning over allegations of government interference in an initial probe into the 2023 death of a Marine.
South Korea: Special counsel to question ex-NIS chief in Marine death probe
Seoul, July 28: The South Korean former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director, Cho Tae-yong has been summoned to appear for questioning this week over allegations of government interference in an initial probe into the 2023 death of a Marine, a special counsel team said Monday.
South Korea: Special counsel tries to raid ex-President Yoon's home in Marine death probe
Seoul, July 11: A special counsel team on Friday began to carry out a warrant to search the home of former President Yoon Suk Yeol as part of its investigation into alleged interference of an initial probe into the 2023 death of a Marine conscript.