South Korean police to summon PM, ministers over martial law meeting

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, along with other Cabinet members and the head of the National Intelligence Service, has been summoned for questioning by the National Office of Investigation, regarding their attendance at a Cabinet meeting held after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration, Report informs via The Korea Herald.

The special investigation team under the office stated Tuesday, “If the accused refuse to appear, we will promptly proceed with legal measures, including forced investigation.”

In addition to Han, the Cabinet meeting reportedly included Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, Unification Minister Kim Young-ho, Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong and SMEs Minister Oh Young-ju. Although not a Cabinet member, National Intelligence Service Director Cho Tae-yong was also present.