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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 3.67 | 0.15% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 99,345 | $2,700,000 | 3,951$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 719 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 63,681 | $2,700,000 | 2,634$ |
| Greece | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,143 | $190,000 | 167$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 89,548 | $340,000 | 313$ |
| Totals | 7 | 241,707,711 | 262,436 | $5,936,000 | 7,070$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun is implicated in a plan to maintain power for Yoon Suk-yeol.
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United Kingdom:
Yoon's former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun has also been indicted on the same charge.
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Guyana:
Kim Yong-hyun is mentioned as Yoon's former defence minister allegedly involved in the scheme to keep Yoon in power.
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France:
Kim Yong-hyun is a former defense minister and accomplice of Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Greece:
Kim Yong-hyun is implicated in a plan allegedly devised under Yoon's guidance to maintain Yoon's power.
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United Kingdom:
Kim Yong-hyun is the former defense minister who prosecutors claim acted in concert with Yoon throughout the conspiracy.
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United Kingdom:
Kim Yong-hyun is a former defence minister whose trial has been merged with Yoon's insurrection trial.
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Russia:
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was also charged with aiding the enemy and abusing power.
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Australia:
Kim Yong-hyun states that the North Korea nuclear issue depends heavily on President Trump’s active stance.
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Taiwan:
Former South Korean minister of defense Kim Yong-hyun has been accused of planning martial law with Yoon.
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