section_path: Presidency (2022–2025)/Controversies/Soldier deaths
section_name: Soldier deaths
paragraph_text: Soldier deaths
  
  Yoon was accused of covering up for senior military officials over the deaths of one South Korean marine in 2023 and two more soldiers in 2024 by blocking bills seeking to investigate the matter. His exercise of veto power, one of the highest among South Korean presidents, led to increased confrontation with the opposition in the parliament.