South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says
SUMMARY
Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide while in custody following his arrest for alleged involvement in a failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3. Kim, accused of "engaging in critical duties during an insurrection" and "abuse of authority to obstruct the exercise of rights," survived the attempt, according to a justice ministry official addressing parliament. The former minister was taken into custody late Tuesday after formal charges were filed. Kim is believed to have played a key role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial and unsuccessful effort to declare martial law, which sparked heavy political and public backlash.
