Whoa! Big news from South Korea 🇰🇷: An arrest warrant has been issued for former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on treason charges! 😱
The Seoul Central District Court granted the prosecution's request early Wednesday, worried that Kim might destroy evidence. He's accused of proposing last week's martial law declaration to President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yes, you read that right!
Remember when President Yoon declared emergency martial law on December 3? Well, it was canceled just hours later by the National Assembly. But that short-lived declaration has led to some serious fallout.
Prosecutors are saying Kim was involved in an \\"important mission during the insurrection\\" triggered by that declaration. Yikes! 😬
Kim even waived his right to a court hearing to review the arrest warrant, and get this—the prosecutors reportedly called President Yoon the \\"ringleader\\" of the \\"rebellion\\"! Talk about drama! 🎭
If convicted, Kim could face life in prison or even the death penalty. This is a developing story that's sure to shake things up in South Korea's political scene.
Stay tuned, amigos, for more updates on this intense situation! 🔥
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South Korean court issues arrest warrant for ex-defense minister
cgtn.com
