Ex-JCS chief attends arrest warrant hearing over alleged martial law role (opens original article in a new tab)

A former South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman appeared in court for an arrest warrant hearing related to his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed 2024 martial law declaration. The special counsel accuses him of knowing the martial law was illegal and not taking appropriate action, while his defense claims he was sidelined from decision-making. Three other former military officials are also facing similar hearings.

• Ex-JCS chief Kim Myung-soo appeared in court for arrest warrant hearing over alleged role in Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law bid
• Special counsel alleges Kim was aware of illegal nature of martial law and failed to act as top military officer
• Kim's defense claims former defense minister took control of troops and he was excluded from decision-making
• Three other former military officials also face arrest warrant hearings