South Korean interior minister resigns: Media
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South Korean lawmakers in the voting chamber during the plenary session for the impeachment vote of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec 7.
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SEOUL - South Korea’s interior minister resigned on Dec 8 following the declaration of martial law that plunged the country into turmoil, local media reported.
Lee Sang-min said he was stepping down “in grave recognition of responsibility for failing to serve the public and the president well”, according to the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper.
President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted his resignation, the paper said.
Mr Lee and Mr Yoon are among those being investigated for alleged insurrection following the declaration of martial law on Dec 3.
Mr Yoon, who narrowly survived an impeachment motion
Earlier on Dec 8, police arrested Kim Yong-hyun,
Mr Kim had already been handed a travel ban. AFP
