South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former President Yoon Over Martial Law Bid

South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former President Yoon Over Martial Law Bid

South Korean prosecutors have formally requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of attempting to subvert the country’s democratic system by declaring martial law in 2024. During a hearing at the Seoul Central District Court, Special Prosecutor Cho Eun-suk’s team argued that Yoon’s actions constituted a serious threat to South […]

Trial Begins for Former South Korean Prime Minister Over Martial Law Controversy

Trial Begins for Former South Korean Prime Minister Over Martial Law Controversy

Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo appeared in court on Tuesday, facing multiple charges linked to last December’s martial law crisis. The allegations include abetting an insurrection, falsifying official documents, and committing perjury. Han had been serving under then-President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law before being impeached. Han also briefly took on […]