South Korea DefMin resigns after martial law imposition attempt

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South Korea’s Defense Minister, Kim Yong-hyun, apologised today and resigned following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s attempt to impose martial law.

“I deeply regret and take full responsibility for the confusion and concern caused to the public by the martial law,” Kim said in a statement. “I have submitted my resignation to the president.”

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Source: ANA-MPA

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