South Korean prosecutors have detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended the imposition of martial law to President Yoon Suk Yeol. This marks the first detention in connection with the case. The detention of ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun came after President Yoon narrowly avoided an impeachment bid in parliament. The main opposition Democratic Party plans to prepare a new impeachment motion against Yoon.
Kim Yong-hyun was taken into custody at a Seoul detention facility after an investigation by prosecutors. Reports indicate that Kim voluntarily appeared at a prosecutors' office, where he was detained. The investigation team on the martial law case, led by Senior prosecutor Park Se-hyun, aims to leave no suspicions.
