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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Authorities found him while making the attempt in his detention centre on Tuesday night, Shin Yong-hae, the justice ministry's correctional agency chief, told lawmakers.

In the wake of Yoon's shock martial law order, Kim resigned last week along with other top presidential staff.

He had been detained on Sunday for investigation, before he was formally arrested on insurrection charges.

Kim was in stable condition following the attempt, Shin said.

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