South Korea arrests ex-defense minister over martial law – DW –

South Korea’s former defense minister has been arrested for his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree, one day after Yoon survived an impeachment vote. Police also raided his home.

Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was seen as a key figure in South Korea’s brief martial law

South Korean police arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Sunday for his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law, according to Yonhap News Agency.

Kim was considered a key figure in Tuesday’s short-lived martial law decree. He had already resigned as defense minister.

Police have launched an investigation into Kim, as well as Yoon and martial law commander Park An-su, for alleged insurrection.

Police also raided Kim’s home and placed him under a travel ban, Yonhap reported. 

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