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South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his alleged role as ringleader in a six-hour failed effort to declare martial law and seize control of the judiciary and legislature in December 2024; a verdict is expected next month.
South Korea’s special prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his 2024 martial-law declaration, accusing him of insurrection. If imposed, it would be the first execution in nearly 30 years; a ruling is due Feb. 19. Yoon argues the act was constitutional, while the National Assembly overturned martial law within hours. The death penalty remains on Korea’s books but has not been carried out since 1997.
South Korean prosecutors have demanded the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over a 2024 martial-law bid, calling it a severe assault on constitutional order. The case is the first insurrection trial of a Korean head of state in about 30 years, with a verdict due February 19; Yoon was impeached and removed after deploying troops to block a parliamentary vote, and he faces multiple other investigations.
Prosecutors in Seoul have asked for the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his abortive December 2024 bid to declare martial law, arguing his actions amounted to insurrection even though no one was killed. The case, merged with charges against two other senior figures in his administration, is headed toward a February verdict; if convicted, Yoon faces either death or life imprisonment under Korean law. Yoon contends the martial law was symbolic to draw attention to opposition wrongdoing, and he has been detained since impeachment. Prosecutors cited testimony from a military commander and a memo discussing the potential to “dispose” of hundreds, underscoring the seriousness of the charges in a country that has not carried out an execution in decades.
A right-wing youth group called Freedom University in South Korea is rallying disenchanted young people by opposing the current government and idolizing former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has become a symbol of rebellion despite his impeachment. The movement draws inspiration from the American right's Maga movement, spreading nationalist and anti-Chinese sentiments, amid economic dissatisfaction and political polarization among Korean youth.
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol allegedly plotted to impose martial law to eliminate rivals and consolidate power, with investigations revealing plans to incite military provocations against North Korea and manipulate political institutions, leading to his impeachment and ongoing legal proceedings.
South Korean prosecutors allege that former President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to provoke North Korea into military action to justify martial law, leading to charges of insurrection and his subsequent impeachment after a failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024.
A year after South Korea's failed attempt to impose martial law by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country celebrates its resilience and democratic institutions, with ongoing investigations into Yoon and reforms to prevent future crises, amid deepening political divisions and international repercussions.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed strict accountability for those involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt a year ago, which he described as a 'self-coup' and a test of democratic resilience, with ongoing investigations and trials for key figures involved.
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted for allegedly ordering drone flights over North Korea to provoke tensions, amid broader criminal charges related to his attempt to impose martial law and his impeachment. The charges include benefiting the enemy and abuse of power, with investigations revealing potential plots to escalate conflict with North Korea. Yoon, already facing serious rebellion charges, denies knowledge of the drone operations, which occurred during heightened tensions between the two Koreas.
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on new charges related to his alleged attempt to provoke North Korea with spy drones in 2024, which he reportedly used to justify plans to declare martial law. Yoon, along with two defense officials, faces accusations of aiding the enemy and abuse of power amid ongoing political turmoil following his impeachment and arrest.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on additional charges of abusing power and aiding an enemy state, related to his alleged attempt to provoke North Korea to justify declaring martial law, with evidence suggesting covert drone operations and planned provocations. He faces potential death penalty if convicted for insurrection.
Han Hak-ja, leader of South Korea's Unification Church, was jailed after a court issued a warrant related to graft allegations involving the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is also under investigation for bribery and other charges. The church denies the accusations and plans to cooperate with investigations.
Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested on suspicion of corruption, bribery, stock manipulation, and meddling in political candidate selection, amid ongoing investigations into her and her husband's alleged misconduct during and after Yoon's presidency.
A South Korean court has ordered the arrest of Kim Keon Hee, wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, on charges including bribery, stock manipulation, and election interference, as part of ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption and undue influence linked to the former presidency.