Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is at the center of a major political scandal, tried to take his own life while in detention. The shocking event happened shortly after Kim was arrested over his role in proposing a controversial martial law declaration that shook the country.
Kim was detained on Sunday as part of an investigation into the martial law decree declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol last Tuesday. Prosecutors say Kim recommended that the government impose martial law, accusing opposition lawmakers of supporting rebellion and being too friendly with North Korea. This dramatic move quickly sparked public anger. Thousands of South Koreans took to the streets in protest, and lawmakers voted to lift the martial law decree just a day after it was announced. The public outrage continued, with calls for impeachment and demands for accountability.
Kim, who had been serving as the defense minister until his resignation last Thursday, tried to end his li...
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