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Former South Korean Defense Minister Attempts Suicide Amid Martial Law Probe. South Korea’s former defense minister, Kim Yong Hyun, reportedly attempted to take his own life while in detention over his role in the failed martial law decree of December 3. Kim and President Yoon Suk Yeol are under criminal investigation for insurrection charges. Kim’s arrest on Wednesday marked the first related to the decree, with accusations of rebellion and abuse of power. Reports suggest police are searching President Yoon’s office, although this remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile, South Korea’s national police chief and Seoul’s top police officer have also been detained for their involvement in the short-lived martial law. This comes as the opposition Democratic Party prepares to submit a new motion to impeach President Yoon, with a vote planned for Saturday.
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