Defense Ministry launches investigative unit to probe martial law attempt in 2024 The Defense Ministry launched an investigative unit under the Criminal Investigation Command on Monday to look into military officials' involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid in late 2024. 2026.2.9
Defense chief urges reform of military intelligence commands following martial law Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Wednesday called for a powerful reform of defense intelligence and investigative arms amid efforts to rebuild the military in the aftermath of the botched martial law bid in late 2024. 2026.1.21
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