South Korean Defense Minister Resigns Post-Martial Law Attempt; New Nominee Announced

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President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea has accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who was implicated in suggesting the contentious declaration of martial law earlier this week. This move comes after widespread political and public backlash against the brief imposition of martial law. In a swift response to fill the vacancy, Yoon has nominated Choi Byung-hyuk, a retired four-star general with significant military experience, currently serving as South Korea’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as the new Defense Minister. Choi’s nomination is seen as an effort to restore stability and confidence in the military leadership amid the ongoing political turmoil.