Prosecutors investigating the emergency martial law incident have detected the situation in which troops from the Capital Defense Command with live ammunition were deployed to the National Assembly on the day of martial law.
Last week, the special investigation headquarters of the prosecution's emergency martial law summoned Cho Sung-hyun, head of the first guard unit, as a reference.
Director Cho replied to the National Assembly on the 10th that one special battalion was waiting to be dispatched in Seodaemun area on the day of martial law.
However, it was found that the 2nd Special Forces Battalion, which was known to have been waiting in Seodaemun, was actually ordered to be dispatched to the National Assembly.
At 10 p.m., about 30 minutes before martial law was declared, the troops were first notified of an emergency call, and the water radiators who were later dispatched to the National Assembly reportedly carried not only horror bullets but also live bullets.
In addition, the order to "prevent lawmakers from entering the National Assembly and punish anti-state forces" was also issued, leading to a backlash from the front line that "we cannot point guns at citizens."
However, it was found that the personnel who were dispatched did not actually enter the National Assembly and withdrew after waiting near Seongsan Bridge.
In response, Cho explained that he did not perjure himself because "waiting for Seodaemun" meant the National Assembly.
In addition, he said he did his best to prevent any damage as to how soldiers with live ammunition were deployed.
Based on these statements, the special prosecution continues to investigate when and how the investigation team prepared to enter the National Assembly.
a reporter | Kim Cheol-hee
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