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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Arpan Rai

South Korea suspends official accused of illegally sending drones to North Korea

South Korea’s defence ministry suspended the country’s head of drone operations command over concerns that military drones were sent to North Korea illegally last year in preparations for former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law.

Major general Kim Yong-dae, who was serving as the commander of the unit, was relieved from his duties on Monday with suspension pending, the defence ministry said.

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