Human Rights Commission Faces Calls for Martial Law Investigation... "Illegal Actions"

The National Human Rights Commission has raised claims that a suo motu investigation into President Yoon Seok-yeol's emergency martial law is necessary.

Military forces are preparing to enter the National Assembly Main Building in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News.

Standing Commissioner Nam Gyu-seon stated at the 23rd Standing Committee meeting of the Human Rights Commission on the 5th, "Human rights violations occurred due to the President's illegal declaration of martial law at 10:30 PM on the 3rd," and argued, "We must conduct a suo motu investigation without further delay."

Standing Commissioner Kim Yong-won countered, "Since the opposition party has initiated procedures to exclude the President from office and remove him through an impeachment proposal, any petition must be dismissed under Article 32, Paragraph 1 of the Human Rights Commission Act," adding, "Given this situation, how can anyone make the absurd claim that a suo motu investigation should be conducted?"

Chairman Ahn Chang-ho suggested, "Let's just discuss the agenda item (submitted) today," and added, "If necessary, I will provide an opportunity after the meeting." Earlier, Standing Commissioner Nam and non-standing commissioners Won Min-kyung and So Ra-mi submitted an urgent agenda request related to the emergency martial law situation the previous day.

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