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They also plan to consider a similar ban on the first lady.
To the President of South Korea, Yoon Seok Yeol banned from leaving the country, transmits Yonhap. The ban will last until the investigation into treason and other charges related to the imposition of martial law last week is completed.
South Korea's Ministry of Justice banned Yoon Seok-yeol from traveling abroad shortly after the Corruption Eradication Investigation Office (CIO) said it had requested the order.
When asked if the attorney general had sought an entry ban for first lady Kim Jong-hee, he said the matter would be looked into.
Earlier, in response to a question about why Yoon Seok Yeol has not yet been issued a travel ban, a police representative said that "the first priority is to collect the necessary materials." He said at the time that decisions were made based on a comprehensive review, including the possibility that he would leave the country. The police also did not rule out a personal interrogation of the president.
The day before, South Korea's prosecutor's office announced to President Yoon Seok-yeol suspicion of treason and abuse of power. Before that, the prosecutor's office already arrested the former Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun for his alleged role in the president's declaration of martial law.
On December 3, Yoon imposed a state of emergency to confront "anti-state forces" and political opponents. However, six hours later, after the parliament refused to approve the decree, he reversed his decision. He later apologized to citizens for his decision, but refused to resign despite intense political pressure, including from members of his own ruling party.
