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South Korea's Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun Resigns After Six-Hour Martial Law Imposed by President Yoon

Dec 4, 2024, 09:54 AM

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has offered his resignation and apologized to citizens following the controversial imposition of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol. Kim admitted responsibility for influencing the decision to declare martial law, which was in effect for only six hours before being lifted by a parliamentary vote. He stated, 'I take full responsibility for all situations related to martial law.' Other cabinet members have also offered their collective resignations amid the turmoil, though President Yoon has not yet accepted them. The opposition has initiated impeachment motions against both President Yoon and Minister Kim, heightening the political crisis in the country.