1.President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who had proposed the martial law declaration to Yoon. Yoon has nominated Choi Byung-hyuk, a retired four-star Army general currently serving as the ambassador to Saudi Arabia, to succeed Kim.
2.The Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday that the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between North Korea and Russia went into effect on December 4th.
3.The Bank of Korea chief said Thursday that the current political climate surrounding President Yoon’s declaration of martial law is unlikely to affect South Korea’s sovereign ratings and growth momentum.
