South Korean Defence Minister apologises, offers to resign over martial law turmoil

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South Korean Defence Minister apologises, offers to resign over martial law turmoil
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SEOUL: South Korea n Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun on Wednesday apologised for causing public concern over President Yoon Suk Yeol 's attempt to impose martial law and offered his resignation, Yonhap news agency reported.

Kim, who reportedly proposed the imposition of martial law to Yoon, emphasised that he should be held accountable and noted that all troops involved in executing martial law were simply following his orders. "Martial law has been lifted, and the people are recovering their daily lives, but the domestic political situation and security circumstances remain challenging," he said.

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