South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to "destroy" his government.

A top South Korean military commander said on Tuesday he trusted President Yoon Suk Yeol to be making a legitimate decision when he declared martial law, but declined to say if the impeached leader gave orders to "drag" lawmakers out of parliament.

Yoon Seok-yeol’s martial law attempt and its far-right supporters highlight the enduring power of authoritarian forces in South Korean politics. While public resistance led to his impeachment, the far-right’s deep institutional ties and growing influence continue to challenge the country’s democratic future.

SEOUL: The commander of a crack South Korean special forces unit told a court on Thursday (Feb 6) he had been asked by a superior officer how to cut electricity to parliament during last year's failed

Seoul assures Beijing of country's political stability, invites Chinese President Xi Jinping to South Korea - Anadolu Ajansı

South Korean prosecutors indicted on Monday 63 people for their role in storming a court building last month to protest the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with some facing charges carrying up to a seven-year jail term,