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South Korea ex-defence minister tries to take his own life over failed martial law

Sky News Wednesday, 11 December 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister tries to take his own life over failed martial lawSouth Korea's former defence minister has tried to take his own life while being held in detention over his role in the failed imposition of martial law, officials have said.
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