South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down After Martial Law Proposal
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who suggested the controversial declaration of martial law. In an effort to stabilize the political climate, Yoon has nominated Choi Byung-hyuk, a retired four-star general and ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as the new Defense Minister, aiming to mend the rift caused by the recent political crisis.
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