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South Korean defence minister offers to resign after martial law turmoil

S. Korea defence chief warns Pyongyang of 'hell of destruction'
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South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun offered to resign Wednesday over the turmoil caused by the brief imposition of martial law by his close ally President Yoon Suk Yeol.

“First, I deeply regret and take full responsibility for the confusion and concern caused to the public regarding the martial law… I have taken full responsibility for all matters related to the martial law and have submitted my resignation to the president,” Kim said in a statement.

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