Ex-South Korea defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide – Times of India

South Korean defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun, who was accused of involvement in a failed martial law attempt, attempted suicide on Wednesday.“South Korea ex-defence minister Kim used underwear to commit suicide at detention centre,” Reuters quoted officials as saying.This development follows the recent arrest of the former defence minister by South Korean prosecutors, who were investigating…

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South Korea arrests ex-defense minister Kim Yong-Hyun in treason charges over martial law – Times of India

South Korean prosecutors on Sunday arrested former defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun amid a probe into alleged treason following President Yoon Suk Yeol implemented martial law, according to Yonhap News Agency.Kim, who stepped down on Wednesday, was considered instrumental in Tuesday’s temporary martial law implementation. According to a high-ranking military official and opposition members’ impeachment documents,…

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