Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law

South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declaration

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South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law

South Korea's previous defense minister has been formally arrested over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week
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South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition

South Korean prosecutors have detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol
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South Korea's ex-defense minister detained over martial law declaration

The development came after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him in parliament
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South Korea’s Ex-Defense Chief Is Detained Over Martial Law Episode

Prosecutors are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol and his followers committed insurrection when they briefly put South Korea under martial law.
The New York Times - 4d
South Korea arrests ex-defence minister after failed martial law attempt – reports

Kim Yong-hyun, who resigned earlier this week, is seen as central to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief martial law declaration. South Korean prosecutors have arrested ex-defence minister Kim ...
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South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down Over Martial Law Decree

President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, who said he took responsibility for the crisis caused by the brief imposition of military rule.
The New York Times - 6d

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law

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South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law

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