The South Korean Presidential Office announced disciplinary action against five senior officials from the Presidential Security Service (PSS) for their role in a failed martial law attempt linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The officials were accused of obstructing the execution of a court-approved arrest warrant and search related to Yoon, who faces trial on charges of insurrection. The incident occurred in early January and triggered public outrage over the PSS’s interference with legal proceedings.

Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung confirmed that the officials have been placed on standby, pending a full reshuffle within the agency. “The PSS caused social conflict and confusion by obstructing the lawful execution of a warrant,” Kang said during a press briefing.

President Lee Jae-myung, who took office last week, has prioritized restoring public trust in the security service. The reprimands are seen as part of a broader effort to reorganize the PSS under the new administration. Acting officers will temporarily fill the vacant roles.

Former President Yoon was removed from office in April and is currently facing trial for allegedly plotting martial law. A sixth court hearing is scheduled for later today.

According to Kang, the PSS leadership not only refused to follow legal directives but also retaliated against personnel who executed the court’s orders. In response to the reprimands, the PSS issued a public apology, vowing internal reforms and renewed commitment to legal standards.

“This personnel decision marks the first step toward reforming the PSS, which has lost public confidence,” the agency said in a statement.