S. Korean ex-defence minister tries to kill himself in custody: Yonhap
Former South Korean defense minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide shortly before his formal arrest in connection with his role in the failed martial law operation.
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- Published Date: 07:47 | 11 December 2024
- Modified Date: 08:13 | 11 December 2024
Former South Korean defence minister Kim Yong-hyun tried to kill himself shortly before being formally arrested over his role in the martial law operation, Yonhap reported Wednesday.
President Yoon Sook Yeol declared martial law on December 3 and sent soldiers and helicopters to parliament but was forced to rescind the decree. Kim resigned on Thursday.