Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted President Yoon in first martial law trial
Summary
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a 10-year prison sentence demand in the first of multiple trials related to his failed martial law attempt in 2024, amid other serious allegations during his presidency.
Key Points
- Prosecutors demand a 10-year prison sentence for ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol related to his attempted martial law imposition in 2024.
- Yoon is charged with obstruction of official duties, abuse of power, falsification of documents, and destruction of evidence.
- The martial law attempt led to South Korea's most serious political crisis in decades and was lifted by lawmakers shortly after enactment.
- Yoon faces additional trials including charges of rebellion, corruption, influence-peddling, and perjury, all of which he denies.
