The main opposition Democratic Party of South Korea on Wednesday proposed an impeachment motion against Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, Yonhap reported.
Kim was reportedly instrumental in proposing the declaration of martial law to President Yoon Suk-yeol.
President Yoon declared emergency martial law Tuesday night in a televised address, a decision that was swiftly challenged by lawmakers. Early Wednesday morning, the emergency martial law was revoked following a veto by the legislative body.
The impeachment proposal underscores the escalating political tensions within South Korea's government, as opposition parties seek accountability for the controversial martial law declaration.
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