South Korea’s former defense minister, Kim Yong Hyun, attempted suicide while in detention over the president's martial law declaration, but officials were able to stop him.

President Yoon Suk Yeol remains in office despite the probe and a bid to impeach him, raising questions about who’s in charge of the key U.S. ally.

Shin Yong Hae, South Korea's previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case.