In South Korea, former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in detention.
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, in office during South Korea’s short-lived martial law a week ago, tried to commit suicide in detention, a senior defense official said Wednesday. prison service.
The former minister attempted suicide late Tuesday, minutes before the announcement of his formal arrest made possible by the issuance of an arrest warrant against him, Commissioner Shin Yong-hae told a parliamentary hearing. -general of the South Korean Prison Service.
Tuesday evening shortly before midnight, Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide at Dongbu Detention Center in Seoulhe said.
South Korea has been plunged into political chaos since President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law on the night of December 3-4. He was forced to repeal it barely six hours later under pressure from Parliament, despite being surrounded by soldiers, and from the streets.
An attempted hanging
Kim Yong-hyun, in office at the time of this coup, resigned on Thursday and had been detained since Sunday. He tried to catch himself, the Justice Department said in a statement.
Supervisors intervened “and when they opened the door, he immediately gave up his attempt”added Mr. Shin, saying he was informed Wednesday morning. The former minister is currently under protection and in good health, he continued.
“The results of the medical examination show that the inmate’s health is good, with nothing abnormal, and that he is currently living a normal life in the center”assured the Ministry of Justice.
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