South Korean ex-defense chief arrested for war law

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Südkoreanische Staatsanwälte haben den ehemaligen Verteidigungsminister Kim Yong-hyun wegen seiner Rolle bei der martialischen Gesetzgebung festgenommen. Er wird als zentraler Akteur in diesem umstrittenen Fall betrachtet.
South Korean prosecutors arrested the former Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun because of his role in martial legislation. He is considered the central player in this controversial case. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

On Sunday, South Korean prosecutors arrested a former defense minister who allegedly recommended President Yoon Suk Yeol to the introduction of martial law last week. He is the first person to be arrested in connection with this case.

Impeachment attempt against President Yoon

This development took place a day after Yoon was able to escape him in parliament in parliament. Most MEPs of the ruling party boycotted the vote to prevent the required two-thirds majority to suspend its powers of powers. The main opposition party, the Democratic Party, announced that it would initiate a new impeachment process against Yoon.

arrest of the former Defense Minister

On Sunday, former Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun was arrested in a prison in Seoul after he was interviewed by prosecutors. An official of the legal system who wanted to remain anonymous stated that no further details could be communicated to the arrest. According to reports, according to South Korean media, Kim voluntarily appeared in an office of the public prosecutor's office in Seoul, where his mobile phone confiscated and he was caught up. In addition, the police searched Kim's former offices and his living rooms on Sunday.

Investigations against Kim Yong-Hyun

repeated inquiries from the public prosecutors in Seoul and the police remained unanswered. In a TV address, the senior public prosecutor Park Se-Hyun explained on Sunday that the authorities have set up a 62-strong special investigation team for the Martial LAW case. Park that will lead the team emphasized that the investigation would "leave no suspected moments".

consequences of the martial regulation

YOON accepted Kim's request for resignation on Thursday after the opposition parties submitted a separate office against him. Kim plays a central role in the enforcement of martial law through Yoon, which meant that special command troops surrounded the National Assembly building and army helicopters hovered over the building. The military withdrew after Parliament unanimously decided to lift Yoons decree, which forced the government to take it back on Wednesday before the day of the day.

allegations against Kim and the opposition

In the document for the office procedure, the Democratic Party and other opposition parties Kim accused of saying martial law. Deputy Minister of Defense Kim Seon-Ho said in parliament that Kim Yong-Hyun had ordered the use of troops at the National Assembly.

The Democratic Party described the imposition of martial law by Yoon as "unconstitutional, illegal uprising or coup". She filed a complaint with the police against at least nine people, including Yoon and Kim Yong-Hyun, because of the alleged uprising.