South Korea Ex-Defense Minister Accused of Role in Martial Law Tries to Commit Suicide, Official Says
12:09 JST, December 11, 2024
SEOUL (Reuters) – Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is accused of playing a lead role in the failed imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention center, a justice ministry official told parliament.
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