South Korean court issues arrest warrant for former defence minister

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Kim is the first person to be formally arrested under martial law.

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Kim Yong-hyun: S Korea ex-defence minister attempts to take his life

Former South Korean defence minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to take his life, an official said.

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South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts to take his own life as presidential office raided in martial law fallout

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to end his own life while in custody, the head of the country’s correctional service said Wednesday, as a political crisis from the President’s brief declaration of martial law continues to spiral.

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Ex-Defense Chief In South Korea Tried To Kill Himself After Being Arrested Over Martial Law Case

An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed to do so.

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South Korea Ex-Defense Minister Accused of Role in Martial Law Tries to Commit Suicide, Official Says

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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For a short time, martial law prevailed in South Korea. This caused international outrage. The ex-Secretary of Defense is now accused of abuse of office. And President Yoon's party is working on his resignation.