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Drones Flown Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Plot by Former South Korean President

NYT > World News·June 12, 2026
Drones Flown Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Plot by Former South Korean President

Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former president of South Korea, was involved in a plot to impose martial law. As part of the plan, drones were flown over North Korea to create instability and justify authoritarian rule. The scheme was allegedly intended to support Yoon's bid for power in 2024. A court has ruled that Yoon's actions were aimed at stirring up unrest to legitimize his authoritarian ambitions.

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