Former JCS Chairman Kim Myung-soo Faces Arrest Hearing Over Martial Law Involvement

Former Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Kim Myung-soo, who is suspected of participating in an insurrection during the December 3 martial law declaration, is facing a critical juncture as his arrest warrant hearing takes place.

The Seoul Central District Court held a pre-arrest interrogation for Kim at 9:30 a.m. today (June 15).

Kim is accused of engaging in key duties related to the insurrection. Specifically, he is alleged to have monitored the situation from the JCS command and control center as troops were deployed to the National Assembly and other locations during the martial law declaration, without taking action to stop it, and participating in the formation of the Martial Law Command.

On June 9, the comprehensive special investigation team requested arrest warrants for Kim and three other former military officials, including former JCS Vice Chairman Jung Jin-pal, on charges of involvement in the insurrection.

A decision on whether to arrest Kim is expected to be reached as early as tonight.
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