South Korean Police Summon Cabinet, Spy Chief Over Martial Law Declaration
South Korean police have summoned cabinet members and the spy chief for questioning over last week’s martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk-yeol.
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South Korean police have summoned cabinet members and the spy chief for questioning over last week’s martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk-yeol.
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South Korea’s Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun resigns amid political turmoil following a controversial martial law declaration and impeachment motions against him and President Yoon Suk-yeol.
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