South Korea’s Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life in Prison Over Martial Law Bid

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 Korea's Ousted President Yoon Faces Historic Rebellion Trial Over Martial Law Decree

South Korea’s Ousted President Yoon Faces Historic Rebellion Trial Over Martial Law Decree

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is now facing trial on serious rebellion charges, marking a dramatic continuation of his legal and political downfall. Just ten days after being removed from office for declaring martial law, Yoon appeared in court for the first time on Monday. His December decision to impose military rule and […]