Kim Yong-Hyun: Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun has attempted suicide before his formal arrest at a detention center. He is accused of recommending President Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law. According to media reports, Justice Minister Park Sung Jae confirmed the incident during a parliamentary committee meeting. During a search of the President's office on Wednesday, police prevented Kim from committing suicide using his undergarment.

were arrested

The former defense minister was arrested on Wednesday morning following a court warrant. He is accused of playing a key role in the alleged rebellion and misuse of power by the president. He is also accused of sending armed forces to South Korea's parliament, the National Assembly, to prevent MPs from voting.

All attempts failed

Eventually, Korean lawmakers managed to enter the parliament building and voted to lift the ban before dawn on December 4. The country's prosecutors have 20 days to prosecute the former defense minister.

Kim apologized to the country

Kim said on Tuesday that he deeply apologizes for causing concern to the people. He takes full responsibility for the martial law incident. He also appealed for lenient treatment of the soldiers deployed by him to enforce martial law.

Possible death sentence

South Korea's investigative agencies are probing whether President Yun, Kim and other close aides committed the crime of "rebellion". Conviction on the charge of "rebellion" carries a maximum punishment of death. On Saturday, President Yun apologized for the trouble and inconvenience caused to the people, but said before resigning that he would leave the decision to his party. He also offered to accept political and legal responsibility for the mistake.