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S Korea ex-minister linked to martial law move attempts to take his life
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjelnlrvgoSouth Korea's former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun, who claimed full responsibility for the president's failed attempt to place the country under martial law last week, has tried to take his own life, an official said.
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.
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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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