South Korean investigators asked prosecutors to indict the country’s detained President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month, as it accused him of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of parliament.

South Korean anti-corruption agency wrapped up a preliminary investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated martial law declaration, and asked prosecutors to indict the impeached leader on charges of insurrection.

South Korea's anti-corruption officials on Thursday requested that prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection and abuse of power for his short-lived martial law declaration.