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martial law-disciplinary action
2 two-star generals dismissed over martial law involvement
SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- Two two-star general officers were reportedly removed from office Monday over their involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid, military sources said.
The dismissed general officers reportedly took part in forming and operating the martial law command led by former Army chief and martial law commander Park An-su, according to the sources.
As part of the disciplinary action, one one-star general officer received a two-month suspension, while six other officers of the same rank received a monthlong suspension.
The seven general officers are known to have been aboard a bus that departed for Seoul from the Army headquarters in Gyeryong, some 145 kilometers south of Seoul, upon an order by Park, the former Army chief.
In a statement, the defense ministry disclosed "heavy" disciplinary action imposed on the nine general officers, without disclosing their identities and the level of punitive measures taken against them.
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