South Korea ex-defence 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 centre, a justice ministry official told parliament.

(Reporting by Jack Kim; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

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