South Korean defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun, who was accused of involvement in a failed martial law attempt, attempted ...

Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, left, whispers to President Yoon Suk Yeol during a military parade held in central Seoul in October. [JOINT PRESS CORPS] Former Defense Minister Kim Yong ...

SEOUL: South Korea’s former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is accused of playing a lead role in the failed imposition of martial law on December 3, has attempted suicide inside a detention ...

The central role of Yoon's defense minister, Kim Yong-hyun, in the recent martial law declaration highlights concerns about military influence in South Korean politics.

On Sunday, ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was taken into custody at a Seoul detention facility after undergoing an investigation by prosecutors, a law enforcement official said, requesting ...

SEOUL, December 4. /TASS/. South Korea’s Defense Minister, Kim Yong Hyun, apologized to citizens for declaring martial law in the country and resigned, according to the Yonhap news agency.

SEOUL, December 11. /TASS/. South Korea’s former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide while under arrest over the botched martial law attempt, the Yonhap news agency reported.

On Sunday, ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was taken into custody at a Seoul detention facility after undergoing an investigation by prosecutors, a law enforcement official said, requesting ...

On Thursday, Yoon replaced Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun with Choi Byung Hyuk, a retired four-star general who is South Korea’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yoon’s office said. It didn’t ...

though it was not Lee but former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun who had proposed the martial law declaration to Yoon. With Kim having recently resigned, Lee is now the sole Cabinet member with ...

From decree to defeat: Inside South Korea's failed martial law attempt At his confirmation hearing three months ago, South Korea's defence minister Kim Yong-hyun rejected accusations from the ...

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung discuss rising costs and the future of healthcare together with other healthcare-related questions. Defence Minister Ng Eng ...