South Korean ex defense minister Kim Yong-hyun: Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun has tried to commit suicide in custody. According to the report of news agency Reuters, a Justice Ministry official confirmed the incident in Parliament. The officer said he had used his underwear to attempt suicide. Former Defense Minister of South Korea Kim Yong-Hyun had ordered the imposition of martial law on December 3. However, it was taken back after just 6 hours, after which he was arrested and taken into custody.
The development comes after the recent arrest of South Korea’s former defense minister, who was detained by prosecutors investigating treason claims linked to President Yun Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law. Kim, who had stepped down from his post. He played an important role in temporarily imposing martial law. Documents from opposition figures and testimony from a senior military officer show that Kim recommended the action to President Yun.
South Korean President’s office raided
South Korean police raided the presidential office on Wednesday as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of martial law that sparked widespread unrest in the country last week. The Special Investigation Unit confirmed that it conducted searches at the Presidential Office, the National Police Agency, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and the National Assembly Security Service.
Martial law shook the country’s politics
South Korean President Yoon Sook Yeol announced emergency martial law on Tuesday (December 03) night, but it was rescinded after the parliament voted against it on Wednesday. Martial law remained in force only for a few hours. However, the martial law that was implemented for a few hours shook the politics of the country. Yun’s move to impose martial law was criticized by opposition parties as well as the ruling People’s Power Party.
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