Kwak Jong-geun

Kwak Jong-geun

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Kwak Jong-geun is a former Army Commander in South Korea who testified in the impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol. He claimed to have received direct orders from Yoon to forcibly remove lawmakers from the National Assembly during the brief period of martial law, asserting that the order was misinterpreted. His testimony has been a key factor in the legal battles surrounding Yoon's controversial actions and the subsequent political instability in the country.

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Kwak Jong-geun is a lieutenant general who was present during a discussion about martial law involving Yoon Suk Yeol.

the rise and fall of South Korea’s ‘Jackie Kennedy’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-28
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Former Army Commander Kwak Jong-geun consistently testified he received direct orders from Yoon himself to forcibly remove assembly members.

South Korea’s president is fighting to stay out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-02-25
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