Germany South Korea's interior minister resigns
In the wake of the escalating state crisis in South Korea, Interior Minister Lee Sang Min has resigned, according to media reports. "I acknowledge my responsibility and sincerely apologize to the nation," Lee is quoted as saying by the South Korean newspaper "Chosun Ilbo". Lee, who is considered a close confidant of President Yoon Suk Yeol, is currently under investigation for alleged sedition.
08.12.2024, 10:38
SDA
Just a few hours earlier, the South Korean public prosecutor's office had former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun arrested. The 65-year-old, who tendered his resignation on Wednesday and was replaced by a new minister the following day, was an outspoken supporter and possibly also the mastermind behind the president's decision to declare martial law.
Yoont had imposed it unexpectedly on Tuesday night and lifted it hours later after massive political resistance. On Saturday evening, an opposition motion to impeach the president failed in parliament. However, public pressure against the 63-year-old is unlikely to let up in the coming days.
