South Korean defence ministry on Monday revealed that over 1,500 troops were deployed during the December 3 martial law imposed by now impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.Meanwhile, a constitutional court began reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon on Monday over his attempt to implement martial law, according to a court spokesperson. Meanwhile, Yoon and several…
South Korean defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun, who was accused of involvement in a failed martial law attempt, attempted suicide on Wednesday.“South Korea ex-defence minister Kim used underwear to commit suicide at detention centre,” Reuters quoted officials as saying.This development follows the recent arrest of the former defence minister by South Korean prosecutors, who were investigating…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in a surprising address to Seoul on Tuesday, declared emergency martial law, accusing the opposition-controlled parliament of sympathising with North Korea and paralysing the government.“I will eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order,” Yoon said, calling on citizens to endure “some inconveniences” for the sake of…
