Yoon floated martial law plans over drinks, claims book

Bombshell allegations: A customer showing a copy of Han’s memoir ‘The People First’ at a bookstore in Seoul. — AFP

Suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol would frequently “rant” about declaring martial law over drinks with colleagues, according to a new book by the former lea­der of his ruling party.

Yoon plunged democratic South Korea into political turmoil when he declared martial law on Dec 3, suspending civilian rule and sending soldiers to parliament.