S. Korea’s ex-president Yoon sentenced to life in prison on insurrection
    SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison on charges of insurrection stemming from his declaration of emergency martial law, live footage showed Thursday. The Seoul Central District Court delivered its ruling, which was broadcast live to the public, saying the crux of Yoon’s martial …
20 Feb 03:00 · The Independent Uganda:
South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial
Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty on charges of abuse of authority and masterminding an insurrection, stemming from his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
19 Feb 07:27 · CNA
As it happened: Former South Korea leader Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison for insurrection
Masterminding an insurrection carries a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life imprisonment under South Korean law.
19 Feb 04:31 · CNA
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