The special prosecution indicted Kim Tae-hyo, former first deputy director of the National Security Office, on charges of engaging in important duties during a rebellion and abuse of authority. Kim faces allegations of delivering messages promoting the legitimacy of the December 12th and 3rd martial law to allied countries such as the United States at the time. The special prosecution suspects that former President Yoon Seok-yeol instructed Kim and former National Security Office Director Shin Won-sik to explain the background of the martial law declaration. Kim's request for a judicial review of the legality of his detention was dismissed. The special prosecution intends to indict former President Yoon and former director Shin in the future.
