South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defence minister over martial law

Protesters with images of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and former South Korea defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun, center, march to the presidential office after a candlelight vigil (AP/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to arrest the former defence minister alleged to have colluded with President Yoon Suk Yeol in imposing martial law last week.

Martial law lasted only about six hours, but was the first of its kind in more than 40 years and has caused a domestic firestorm and large street protests.