A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree
Summary
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison related to his 2024 martial law decree amid multiple criminal trials and public protests.
Key Points
- A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison related to his 2024 martial law decree.
- Yoon faces charges including rebellion linked to martial law enforcement, with a potential death penalty for the rebellion charge.
- The Seoul Central District Court convicted Yoon of charges including defiance of authorities' detention attempts.
- Yoon was impeached, arrested, and dismissed from office after public protests triggered by his martial law imposition.
