Minister Kim Yong-hyun formally arrested amid concerns evidence might be destroyed amid protests against President Yoon and vandalism of ruling party lawmakers

South Korea’s former defence minister has been formally arrested on insurrection charges related to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of martial law, a court spokesperson said early on Wednesday.

Kim Yong-hyun, who had first been detained on Sunday, has now been arrested on charges including “engaging in critical duties during an insurrection” and “abuse of authority to obstruct the exercise of rights”.