Kim Yong-hyun
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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China:
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun is implicated in the alleged conspiracy with Yoon Suk-yeol.
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Uruguay:
Kim Yong Hyun is the former Minister of Defense accused of conspiring with Yoon to incite an insurrection.
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Bolivia:
Kim Yong Hyun is the former Minister of Defense accused of conspiring with Yoon Suk Yeol to incite an insurrection.
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Spain:
Kim Yong-hyun is the former Minister of Defense accused of conspiring with Yoon to incite an insurrection.
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India:
Kim Yong Hyun was the defence minister who met with Yoon to discuss the National Assembly deadlock.
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Brazil:
Kim Yong-hyun, a former Minister of Defense, is among those facing trial related to Yoon's administration.
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United States:
Kim Yong-hyun said it was he, not the president, who first proposed the ill-fated brief period of military rule.
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