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Former Intelligence Chief Faces Arrest Over Martial Law Scandal

11/12/2025

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Cho Tae-yong, former National Intelligence Service chief, faced an arrest warrant on November 11, 2025, over his alleged role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law declaration.
The warrant was granted because prosecutors feared he might destroy evidence.
A special prosecutor cited multiple charges, including alleged violations of political participation laws.
Prosecutors say he was aware of the martial law plan and did not inform parliament.

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Cho Tae-yong, former National Intelligence Service chief, faced an arrest warrant on November 11, 2025, over his alleged role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law declaration.
The warrant was granted because prosecutors feared he might destroy evidence.
A special prosecutor cited multiple charges, including alleged violations of political participation laws.
Prosecutors say he was aware of the martial law plan and did not inform parliament.