Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Summary
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for imposing martial law during a failed attempt to seize power in December 2024, leading to his impeachment and arrest. Several former officials received prison sentences in connection with the crackdown.
Key Points
- Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law in December 2024.
- Yoon was found guilty of rebellion for mobilizing military and police forces to seize the National Assembly and establish unchecked power.
- Several former military and police officials, including ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, were also convicted and sentenced.
- Yoon was suspended and later removed from office following impeachment, and has faced multiple criminal trials with severe punishments.
