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South Korea Arrests Ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Rebellion Charges

Dec 7, 2024, 10:05 PM

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has been arrested on rebellion charges related to his involvement in a recent declaration of emergency martial law. This arrest comes after a period of political turmoil, which led to Kim's resignation from his position. South Korean prosecutors are questioning him over his role in the botched martial law declaration, which has sparked significant controversy and unrest within the country's political landscape.