South Korea’s former acting leader indicted over martial law imposition

Choi Sang-mok (Hong Hae-in/Yonhap/AP)

South Korea’s former acting leader Choi Sang-mok was indicted on Thursday on charges related to the brief imposition of martial law in December 2024 by then-president Yoon Suk Yeol, becoming the latest high-profile figure embroiled in legal troubles over the case.

Mr Choi is one of three top Yoon administration officials who were caretaker presidents after Mr Yoon was impeached and removed from office over the martial law declaration that plunged South Korea into massive political turmoil.