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A control room staff member intervened, and when they opened the door, he immediately gave up the attempt,
said ShinShin Yong-hae,
the attempt, Korea Correctional Service headThe medical examination results indicate that the inmate's health status is good without any abnormalities, and he is currently living a normal life in the facility,
the justice ministry said in a statement sent to AFP
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