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South Korea Calls General to Testify in Yoon's Inquiry

7/20/2025

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South Korea's special counsel has called Maj. Gen. Kim Yong-dae to testify in a high-stakes investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged insurrection and treason. The inquiry focuses on Yoon's purported directive for a contentious drone operation over North Korea in October 2024, with Kim defending the mission while denying Yoon's direct involvement.

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South Korea's special counsel has called Maj. Gen. Kim Yong-dae to testify in a high-stakes investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged insurrection and treason. The inquiry focuses on Yoon's purported directive for a contentious drone operation over North Korea in October 2024, with Kim defending the mission while denying Yoon's direct involvement.