Former South Korean Defense Minister Attempts Suicide

Former South Korean Defense Minister Attempts Suicide

Text: Lara Palmer

11.12.2024

Kim Yong-hyun tried to kill himself before arrest over martial law operation

Photo: AFP

Former South Korean defense minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide shortly before his formal arrest in connection with the martial law operation, according to a Wednesday report by Yonhap. President Yoon Sook Yeol declared martial law on December 3, deploying soldiers and helicopters to parliament, but was compelled to revoke the decree. Kim resigned on Thursday.

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