Diplomatic ties, industry in turmoil as nation yet to stabilize after martial law

The dismissal of the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol has done little to stabilize Korea’s political landscape but raised concerns around the nation’s waning diplomatic leverage.

2024-12-08

Prosecution arrests ex-defense minister in treason probe

At the time martial law was imposed late Tuesday evening, Kim was serving as the defense minister. His resignation was formally processed on Thursday.

2024-12-08

Ex-defense minister acknowledges he may have violated the Martial Law Act

Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who played a leading role in the president's martial law declaration, said the deployment of armed forces to the National Assembly was in accordance with the martial law announced by the president Yoon Suk Yeol.

2024-12-06

Defense Ministry suspends duties of three senior military officials

The Ministry of National Defense said on Friday it took measures to suspend the duties of three senior military officials, along with requesting a travel ban on 10 active soldiers who were allegedly involved in the imposition of martial law.

2024-12-06

Yoon accepts Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's resignation, names successor

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, following public outcry over his proposal to declare martial law.

2024-12-05

South Korean military vows focus on public safety and North Korea defense after lifting of martial law

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo on Wednesday stressed the military’s responsibility to prioritize public safety following the lifting of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s six-hour emergency martial law earlier that day.

2024-12-04

Defense minister reportedly advised Yoon to declare martial law

Local media outlets reported on Tuesday that Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun advised President Yoon Suk Yeol to declare martial law.

2024-12-04

Defense Ministry orders heightened vigilance on martial law declaration

Korea's Ministry of National Defense ordered heightened vigilance after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law on Tuesday night.

2024-12-03

South Korea's military to acquire 100 low-cost cardboard drones as it seeks to strengthen its capabilities

South Korea's military is introducing cardboard drones, a low-cost yet advanced technology anticipated as a potential game-changer in modern warfare, in response to similar drones recently spotted at a North Korean weapons exhibition.