South Korea Faces Political Turmoil Amid Martial Law Protests and Arrests
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South Korea's former defense minister, Kim Yong-hyun, has been arrested on insurrection charges following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief martial law declaration. Two senior police officials were also detained as investigations into the political unrest continue. Protests demanding Yoon's impeachment have erupted, with demonstrators vandalizing ruling party offices and sending condolence flowers. Yoon's ruling party is considering a resignation plan, while the opposition pushes for impeachment. The situation remains tense as authorities impose travel bans on top officials.
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