Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of leading an insurrection linked to his failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2024. The Seoul Central District Court handed down the sentence on February 19, 2026, ruling that Yoon played a leading role in planning […]
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 […]
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 […]