Kim Yong-hyun
NigeriapoliticianMale2.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kim Yong-hyun is a former South Korean Defense Minister who played a pivotal role in the controversial martial law decree issued by President Yoon Suk Yeol. He reportedly drafted the decree that imposed a sweeping ban on political activities in South Korea, which led to widespread public outrage and subsequent political turmoil. Kim has denied that the imposition of martial law was intended to silence opposition, stating that he proposed the measure in response to a political deadlock.
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Former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun was sentenced to three years in prison for revealing classified military information.
S. Korea Ex-Justice Minister Jailed 25 Years for Martial LawNigeria· 2026-06-22
Kim Yong-hyun, the former defence minister, conspired with Yoon to subvert the constitutional order and received a 30-year sentence.
South Korean court hands life in prison to ex‑President Yoon for insurrection
Guyana· 2026-02-20
Former minister of national defense Kim Yong-hyun received a 30-year jail term for his central role in planning the measure.
Ex-South Korean president gets life imprisonment
Taiwan· 2026-02-19
Kim Yong-hyun conspired with Yoon Suk-yeol to undermine the constitutional order.
محكمة في كوريا الجنوبية تصدر حكماً في قضية الرئيس السابق يون
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-19
Former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun was found guilty of playing a major role in the insurrection and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Yoon Suk Yeol: Former South Korean President handed life sentence for leading insurrection
United States· 2026-02-19
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was sentenced to 30 years in prison in the same case as Yoon Suk-yeol.
尹锡悦因内乱头目罪一审被判无期徒刑--国际--人民网
China· 2026-02-19
Kim Yong-hyun was also found guilty by the same court.
Presidente deposto da Coreia do Sul condenado a prisão perpétua
Cabo Verde· 2026-02-19
Ex-defence minister Kim Yong-hyun, who advised Yoon to impose martial law, was jailed for 30 years on Thursday.
South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
Ghana· 2026-02-19
Former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the crisis.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison over martial law plot
New Zealand· 2026-02-19Kim Yong Hyun was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the rebellion.
Gericht verurteilt Südkoreas Ex-Präsident Yoon zu lebenslanger Haft
Switzerland· 2026-02-19
Kim Yong-hyun, the former defence minister, was sentenced to 30 years for his involvement in the insurrection.
South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life for leading insurrection | Yoon Suk Yeol
United Kingdom· 2026-02-19
Mr. Kim was the president’s chief of security and later became the defense minister who roped three generals into the martial law plan.
South Korea's Martial Law: How the President's Plan Came Together and Fell ApartUnited States· 2026-02-19
Kim Yong-hyun, the former Minister of Defense, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in planning the military action.
מאסר עולם לנשיא דרום קוריאה שהטיל משטר צבאי כדי לעקוף את הפרלמנט
Israel· 2026-02-19Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun is implicated in a plan to maintain power for Yoon Suk-yeol.
Thẩm phán định đoạt số phận cựu tổng thống Hàn Quốc
Vietnam· 2026-01-16
Yoon's former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun has also been indicted on the same charge.
What to know about South Korea's impeached president's chargesUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-16
Kim Yong-hyun is mentioned as Yoon's former defence minister allegedly involved in the scheme to keep Yoon in power.
South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial lawGuyana· 2026-01-14Kim Yong-hyun is a former defense minister and accomplice of Yoon Suk Yeol.
En Corée du Sud, la peine de mort requise contre Yoon Suk Yeol, pour sa déclaration de loi martiale
France· 2026-01-14Kim Yong-hyun is implicated in a plan allegedly devised under Yoon's guidance to maintain Yoon's power.
Νότια Κορέα: Θανατική ποινή η εισήγηση της εισαγγελίας για τον πρώην πρόεδρο Γιουν Σουκ Γέολ
Greece· 2026-01-14
Kim Yong-hyun is the former defense minister who prosecutors claim acted in concert with Yoon throughout the conspiracy.
South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol | South KoreaUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-13Kim Yong-hyun is a former defence minister whose trial has been merged with Yoon's insurrection trial.
S Korea prosecutors seek death penalty over failed insurrection attemptUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-13Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was also charged with aiding the enemy and abusing power.
Экс-президента Южной Кореи обвинили в пособничестве КНДР — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-10
Kim Yong-hyun states that the North Korea nuclear issue depends heavily on President Trump’s active stance.
Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s nuclear weapons – and a tiny village caught in the middle
Australia· 2025-09-20
Former South Korean minister of defense Kim Yong-hyun has been accused of planning martial law with Yoon.
Former South Korean first lady impeachdTaiwan· 2025-08-30
Kim Yong-hyun is accused of collaborating with Han Duck-soo in the legal issues surrounding the martial law declaration.
Han Duck-soo: La fiscalía de Corea del Sur solicita el arresto del ex primer ministro por su papel en el amago de insurrección de 2024 | Internacional
Spain· 2025-08-24
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun is implicated in the alleged conspiracy with Yoon Suk-yeol.
尹锡悦明日受审 或面临终身监禁甚至死刑--国际--人民网China· 2025-04-13
Kim Yong Hyun is the former Minister of Defense accused of conspiring with Yoon to incite an insurrection.
La Corte Constitucional de Corea del Sur destituye al presidente Yoon Suk Yeol por su fallido intento de imponer la ley marcial y abre las puertas a su enjuiciamiento
Uruguay· 2025-04-05
Kim Yong Hyun is the former Minister of Defense accused of conspiring with Yoon Suk Yeol to incite an insurrection.
La Corte Constitucional de Corea del Sur destituye al presidente Yoon Suk Yeol por su fallido intento de imponer la ley marcial y abre las puertas a su enjuiciamiento
Bolivia· 2025-04-04Kim Yong-hyun is the former Minister of Defense accused of conspiring with Yoon to incite an insurrection.
El Constitucional de Corea del Sur confirma la destitución de Yoon Suk-yeol como presidente | InternacionalSpain· 2025-04-04
Kim Yong Hyun was the defence minister who met with Yoon to discuss the National Assembly deadlock.
Yoon removed from office: Events that brought down South Korea’s President
India· 2025-04-04
Kim Yong-hyun, a former Minister of Defense, is among those facing trial related to Yoon's administration.
Corte Constitucional da Coreia do Sul confirma impeachment de Yoon Suk-yeol e afasta presidente em definitivo
Brazil· 2025-04-04