Man asks South Korean coworker about martial law implementation, gets surprising reply
1 month, 1 week ago

Man asks South Korean coworker about martial law implementation, gets surprising reply

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's president Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law for the first time in nearly 50 years in the country’s history through a late-night TV broadcast. “I asked my Korean coworker what was going on in South Korea today,” Jack Forge posted on X and shared a screenshot of his conversation with his South Korean colleague. A curious Forge further texts, “They declared martial law or something?” And his coworker replies with just three words - “League of Legends.” Check out the X post: Social media chuckles: Since being posted, the share has gone viral and gathered over 1.4 million views and several likes. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik declared that the martial law was “invalid.” What are your thoughts on this X post involving martial law implemented and later revoked in South Korea?

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Excessive Drinking and Conspiracy Theories: How Yoon Made His Massive Martial Law Mistake
1 day, 11 hours ago

Excessive Drinking and Conspiracy Theories: How Yoon Made His Massive Martial Law Mistake

The Diplomat  

On December 14, to everyone’s great relief, South Korea’s National Assembly managed to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. One expert speculated that South Korea wouldn’t have had to experience martial law had Yoon gotten timely medical help with his alcoholism. Major conspiracy theories Yoon adheres to are that North Korean spies have infiltrated the opposition parties and some liberals are receiving …

Yoon Suk Yeol arrest news LIVE: Authorities arrive to arrest impeached South Korean President over martial law
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Yoon Suk Yeol arrest news LIVE: Authorities arrive to arrest impeached South Korean President over martial law

Live Mint  

Yoon Suk Yeol arrest news LIVE: Authorities sought on Friday to execute an unprecedented arrest warrant for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, evading a crowd of protesters but facing off with security forces inside his residence. Yoon is under criminal investigation for insurrection over his Dec. 3. martial law attempt that stunned South Korea, Asia's fourth-largest economy and …

South Korean Court Issues Warrant To Detain Impeached President Yoon
1 week, 3 days ago

South Korean Court Issues Warrant To Detain Impeached President Yoon

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law. Protesters carry a caricature of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during a rally demanding his arrest in Seoul, …

South Korea investigators seek arrest of impeached president over no-show
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korea investigators seek arrest of impeached president over no-show

Raw Story  

by Hieun SHIN Investigators probing South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law said Monday they had sought an arrest warrant for the suspended president after he failed to report for questioning. "The Joint Investigation Headquarters filed an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol with the Seoul Western District Court", said the probe team in …

South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol

CNN  

Seoul CNN — A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, the embattled leader who plunged the country into political chaos by his shock decision to declare martial law nearly a month ago. The presidential security team said Tuesday that “security measures will be taken in accordance with due process.” ‘Shoot the doors’ …

S. Korean prosecutors say Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid
1 week, 6 days ago

S. Korean prosecutors say Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid

Deccan Chronicle  

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol authorised the military to fire their weapons if needed to enter parliament during his failed bid to impose martial law, according to a prosecutors' report seen by AFP on Saturday.The 10-page summary from former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun's prosecution indictment report, which was provided to the media, also says Yoon vowed on December …

South Korea's Yoon authorised forces to shoot during martial law bid: Prosecutors
2 weeks ago

South Korea's Yoon authorised forces to shoot during martial law bid: Prosecutors

India Today  

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol authorised the military to fire their weapons if needed to enter parliament during his failed bid to impose martial law, according to a prosecutors' report seen by AFP on Saturday. The 10-page summary from former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun's prosecution indictment report, which was provided to the media, also says Yoon vowed on …

Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis

Al Jazeera  

Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik’s adherence to constitutional procedure was key in overturning the president’s martial law decree and making troops stand down. Seoul – South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as an unlikely symbol of leadership during the country’s ongoing political turmoil, triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief declaration of martial law on December 3. South Korean …

Yoon Suk Yeol declines second summons as authorities investigate abuse of power and rebellion charges
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Yoon Suk Yeol declines second summons as authorities investigate abuse of power and rebellion charges

The Independent  

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South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree

Al Jazeera  

Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week. Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has defied a summons to appear for questioning over his short-lived declaration of martial law for the second time in a week. Yoon, who served as the country’s top-ranking prosecutor before entering politics, has been …

South Korean opposition party threatens to impeach acting president over martial law counsel
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean opposition party threatens to impeach acting president over martial law counsel

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korea's opposition party has …

South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law
3 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean investigators on Friday again sought to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, summoning him for questioning on Christmas Day despite his repeated refusal to cooperate. Authorities have already arrested Yoon’s defense minister, police chief and several other military commanders involved in the attempt to enforce the …

South Korea’s acting leader vetoes opposition-sponsored bills, deepening political strife
3 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s acting leader vetoes opposition-sponsored bills, deepening political strife

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s acting leader on Thursday vetoed a spate of contentious bills The ruling and opposition parties have been bickering over how much authority Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country’s No. The main liberal opposition Democratic Party earlier considered impeaching Han as well for failing to stop Yoon’s martial law declaration, but shelved the idea after …

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report

India Today  

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, the Yonhap news agency said. On Tuesday, prosecutors warned Yoon to appear for questioning over the martial law bid by Saturday or face a potential arrest warrant, Yonhap said citing the prosecution. …

Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year

Firstpost  

Another year is almost over and a new one is set to begin. From South Korea’s martial law to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification in the Paris Olympics, here’s what raised eyebrows this year Participants gather to celebrate after South Korea's parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 14, 2024. On the …

South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment

Firstpost  

South Korea's ruling People Power Party's chief Han Dong-hoon demanded on December 6, 2024, said that President Yoon Suk Yeol stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country. South Korea’s ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong Hoon stepped down as the party president days after the country’s president Yoon Suk Yeol …

As court reviews Yoon's impeachment, lookback at South Korea's martial law row
3 weeks, 5 days ago

As court reviews Yoon's impeachment, lookback at South Korea's martial law row

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's constitutional court on Monday started proceedings to decide on the validity of impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been suspended from office over his failed bid to impose martial law. The head of Yoon's ruling People Power Party, who has not been linked to the martial law bid and expressed support for impeachment, said on Monday …

South Korea opposition will not seek to impeach acting president over martial law
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korea opposition will not seek to impeach acting president over martial law

The Independent  

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South Korean leaders seek calm after President Yoon’s impeachment
3 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korean leaders seek calm after President Yoon’s impeachment

Al Jazeera  

Main opposition party says it will not seek to impeach the acting president after martial law attempt. South Korea is attempting to reassure its allies as the country’s opposition leader offers to work with the government, in an attempt to restore calm following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. Acting President Han Duck-soo spoke with United States President Joe Biden …

Yoon Suk Yeol's promise to be a different leader in South Korea shattered when he declared martial law
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Yoon Suk Yeol's promise to be a different leader in South Korea shattered when he declared martial law

ABC  

South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached in a historic vote, marking the end of a tremulous week since his desperate attempt to impose martial law spectacularly failed. South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol Photo shows Officials gather in the National Assembly in Seoul to count impeachment votes A defiant South Korean President Yoon …

Yoon Suk Yeol | President’s gambit declined
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Yoon Suk Yeol | President’s gambit declined

The Hindu  

Around half past ten on the night of December 3, Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s President and leader of the conservative People Power Party, appeared on national television to declare “emergency martial law”. Mr. Lee, having lost the Presidential race to Mr. Yoon, bounced back with a seat in the National Assembly where he has emerged as the dominant figure …

From star prosecutor to an impeached president: The rise and fall of South Korea's Yoon Seok Yeol
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

From star prosecutor to an impeached president: The rise and fall of South Korea's Yoon Seok Yeol

Firstpost  

South Korean lawmakers voted on Saturday to impeach President Yeon Seok Yeol for his botched attempt to implement martial law. However, his presidency is marred by a series of missteps and scandals South Korean lawmakers acted on the growing discontent among public and voted in the National Assembly to impeach the president Yoon Seok Yeol. Protesters attend a rally calling …

South Korea impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial-law decision
4 weeks ago

South Korea impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial-law decision

Live Mint  

SEOUL—South Korea’s legislature impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his decision to briefly institute martial law, kick-starting a monthslong process to potentially select a new leader following one of the nation’s most tumultuous chapters in recent years. Yoon, about halfway through a five-year term ending in 2027, won’t be removed from office until South Korea’s constitutional court reviews and certifies …

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over his martial law order
Top News
4 weeks ago

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over his martial law order

The Hindu  

South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Mr. Yoon’s fate, as jubilant crowds roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the country’s resilient democracy. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik said Mr. Yoon’s impeachment …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached After Martial Law Order
4 weeks ago

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached After Martial Law Order

Huff Post  

In this photo released by South Korean President Office via Yonhap, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. via AP SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of …

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over decision to declare martial law
4 weeks ago

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over decision to declare martial law

Live Mint  

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to declare martial law, which lasted only six hours. Yoon Suk Yeol rescinded the martial law order shortly after it was imposed in South Korea, but the damage had been done, plunging the nation into a constitutional crisis. There …

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order
4 weeks ago

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time on an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial December 3 martial law decree that has caused huge political turmoil in the country. Yoon's martial law imposition, the first of its kind in more than four decades …

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order
Top News
4 weeks ago

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order

NPR  

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order toggle caption Ahn Young-joon/AP SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time on an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree that has caused …

South Korea's 11 days of turmoil
4 weeks ago

South Korea's 11 days of turmoil

New Indian Express  

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. He says he wants to protect the country from "threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements plundering people's freedom and happiness". Opposition lawmakers also quickly file separate complaints of "insurrection" against Yoon, his defence …

South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach president over martial law debacle
4 weeks ago

South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach president over martial law debacle

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday in an extraordinary rebuke that came about after his own ruling party turned on him following his refusal to resign over his short-lived martial law attempt. The country’s Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who will serve as acting president under South Korean law, told …

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
4 weeks ago

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

NPR  

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol toggle caption Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, holding him accountable for his attempt to impose martial law. toggle caption South Korean Presidential Office/Getty Images Yoon defiantly vowed on Thursday to "fight to the end," claiming his declaration of …

'Great victory of people': South Korean President impeached over martial law bid
4 weeks ago

'Great victory of people': South Korean President impeached over martial law bid

India Today  

South Korea’s National Assembly voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, suspending him from office amid a political crisis over his controversial attempt to impose martial law in the country. South Koreans celebrate after the result of the second martial law impeachment vote outside the National Assembly in Seoul. SURPRISE MARTIAL LAW DECREE AND FALLOUT In a surprise …

South Korea impact? Taiwan reviews martial law provisions to make its imposition harder
4 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea impact? Taiwan reviews martial law provisions to make its imposition harder

Firstpost  

The Taiwanese opposition party Kuomintang has called for amending the law after South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol declared an emergency under martial law and later withdrew the order, triggering a massive political unrest which saw an impeachment motion being moved against him Days after South Korea witnessed a week of drama over the imposition of martial law, Taiwan on Friday …

Yoon's address draws criticism
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Yoon's address draws criticism

China Daily  

By Yang Han in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 09:46 A member of the ruling People Power Party rises and protests against party leader Han Dong-hoon during a party meeting on Thursday in Seoul, after Han criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol's address earlier that day. YONHAP South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday his martial law decree …

Yoon's address draws criticism
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Yoon's address draws criticism

China Daily  

A member of the ruling People Power Party rises and protests against party leader Han Dong-hoon during a party meeting on Thursday in Seoul, after Han criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol's address earlier that day. YONHAP South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday his martial law decree was "an act of governance" and accused the opposition of paralyzing state affairs, …

Yoon's address draws criticism
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Yoon's address draws criticism

China Daily  

By Yang Han in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 09:46 A member of the ruling People Power Party rises and protests against party leader Han Dong-hoon during a party meeting on Thursday in Seoul, after Han criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol's address earlier that day. YONHAP South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday his martial law decree …

A candlelight revolution in the making in South Korea
4 weeks, 1 day ago

A candlelight revolution in the making in South Korea

Hindustan Times  

The dramatic turn of events in South Korea, initiated by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on December 3, has plunged the country into a political crisis. The recent declaration of martial law is the first since South Korea’s democratic transition. While the instrument of martial law remains available to the president in situations of national emergency, such …

South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'
4 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing Thursday to “fight to the end” in response to attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move. The opposition-controlled parliament also passed motions Thursday to impeach and suspend Yoon's police chief and justice minister …

South Korea’s martial-law chaos deepens, with a suicide attempt and raids
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s martial-law chaos deepens, with a suicide attempt and raids

Live Mint  

South Korea’s martial-law crisis widened as the imprisoned former defense minister attempted suicide, investigators said they would seek to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol and police attempted to raid the presidential office. The opposition is about eight votes shy of a two-thirds majority needed at South Korea’s unicameral, 300-seat legislature—though several additional conservatives have recently signaled they could move to …

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law and vows to ‘fight to the end’ amid growing calls for impeachment
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law and vows to ‘fight to the end’ amid growing calls for impeachment

The Independent  

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A look at the growing political storm unleashed by South Korean president’s martial law decree
Trending News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

A look at the growing political storm unleashed by South Korean president’s martial law decree

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — In a fiery televised statement, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his short-lived martial law decree as a necessary act of governance and vowed to “fight to the end” in the face of opposition-led attempts to impeach him, as investigations expand into whether his power grab last week amounted to a rebellion. DEC. 4 Shortly …

South Korean President Says Martial Law Was An Act Of Governance And Denies Rebellion Charges
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean President Says Martial Law Was An Act Of Governance And Denies Rebellion Charges

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges Thursday, rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against him and investigations into last week’s move. Yoon’s Dec. 3 martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years in South Korea, has generated political …

South Korean president defends martial law order as an act of governance
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean president defends martial law order as an act of governance

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges Thursday, rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against him and investigations into last week's move. Yoon’s Dec. 3 martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years in South Korea, has generated political chaos and large protests calling for his …

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing Thursday to “fight to the end” in the face of attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move. Yoon’s Dec. 3 martial law declaration has generated political chaos and large protests calling for his …

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’

LA Times  

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing Thursday to “fight to the end” in the face of attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move. Yoon said his declaration of martial law was an act of governance that cannot be the subject …

South Korea President defends martial law decision, denies rebellion charges
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea President defends martial law decision, denies rebellion charges

India Today  

South Korea’s president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges on Thursday, rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against him and investigations into last week’s move. Yoon’s December 3 martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years in South Korea, has generated political chaos and large protests calling for …

Skand Tayal | The consequences for South Korea’s Prez after 6-hour martial law drama
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Skand Tayal | The consequences for South Korea’s Prez after 6-hour martial law drama

Deccan Chronicle  

South Korea and the world witnessed a train of unimaginable political events on December 3-4, 2024, which left them bewildered and confused. South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s sudden and surprising imposition of martial law in the late evening of December 3 was not supported by his party or the Cabinet. It is to the South Korean media’s credit that it …

South Korean leader arrested over failed martial law attempts suicide with underwear
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean leader arrested over failed martial law attempts suicide with underwear

Deccan Chronicle  

SEOUL: South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declaration, officials said Wednesday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office resisted a police attempt to search the compound. South Korean police said they sent officers to search Yoon’s office on Wednesday to look for any evidence related to the martial law …

‘Insane act’: Kim Jong Un’s North Korea calls Yoon a 'dictator' over martial law move in South – Firstpost
1 month ago

‘Insane act’: Kim Jong Un’s North Korea calls Yoon a 'dictator' over martial law move in South – Firstpost

Firstpost  

North Korea’s state media KCNA made one of its first comments on the South Korean crisis, calling President Yoon Suk Yeol a ‘dictator’ Protesters with images of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and former South Korea Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, center, march to the presidential office after a candlelight vigil against President Yoon in Seoul, South Korea. AP …

S Korea minister, who recommended martial law, attempts suicide using underwear
1 month ago

S Korea minister, who recommended martial law, attempts suicide using underwear

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's ex-defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun, who is accused of recommending the imposition of martial law to President Yoon Suk Yeol, tried dying by suicide before his formal arrest at the detention centre, news agency the Associated Press reported. Kim, one of Yoon's close associates, is also accused of sending the armed forces to the National Assembly, South Korea's Parliament, …

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