Seoul, Aug. 20 -- A group of over 12,000 South Korean citizens has filed a lawsuit against former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, seeking compensation for the damages allegedly caused by his imposition of martial law in December last year, Yonhap News Agency reported.

According to the Yonhap News Agency, the suit, submitted Monday to the Seoul Central District Court by lawyer Kim Kyeong-ho of law firm Hoin, represents 12,225 plaintiffs, each demanding KRW 100,000 (approx. USD 72) in damages from Yoon and his spouse.

The number of claimants is expected to grow, as the case remains open for additional participants until a final verdict is reached.

The plaintiffs argue that the martial law declaration violated basic co...