Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Attempting to Overturn Constitutional Order
Summary
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for attempting to overthrow the constitutional order by declaring martial law and suppressing parliamentary activities in 2024.
Key Points
- Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment for attempting to subvert the constitutional order.
- The court found that Yoon led an insurrection by declaring martial law in 2024 and ordering military control over parliament-related individuals.
- Yoon was accused of aiming to paralyze political activities within the National Assembly by sending troops to the parliament building.
- Thousands of Yoon's supporters gathered outside the court expecting acquittal, while the verdict marks a significant moment in South Korea's political history.
