The South Korean Ministry of National Defense said three senior generals under the National Defense Defense Interests Command were suspended from work on September 18 for being accused of involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law.
"The Ministry of National Defense has transferred three generals, awaiting suspension, to verify objective events related to the imposition of martial law and seek quick stabilization of the organization" - the statement of the Korean Ministry of National Defense stated.
The Defense Services Command is suspected of playing a central role in imposing martial law, with former Defense Services Command Command Commander Yeo In-hyung accused of sending troops to the National Assembly and the National Election Commission. He has also been prosecuted for allegations including false statements and violating military secrets.
With the latest move, all seven senior generals under the South Korean Defense Intermediate Command have been suspended from work.
According to the policy roadmap confirmed earlier this week, the South Korean government is looking to transfer the role of the National Defense Interests Command to other organizations and will eventually dissolve the organization.
