A South Korean court has found former President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of orchestrating an insurrection, sentencing him to life in prison for his failed attempt to impose military rule in December 2024.
The 65-year-old’s order, which lasted just six hours, brought the government to a standstill and significantly weakened his political party, contributing to its loss in the subsequent elections.
“The attempt to subvert the constitutional order cannot go unpunished,” the presiding judge said during the verdict announcement.
The incident has left a lasting mark on South Korean politics and society. Crowds of Yoon’s supporters gathered outside the court in protest, reflecting the deep divisions his actions have caused across the nation.
Yoon is already serving prison time for another conviction related to the same failed martial law order and still faces two additional trials.
Source: BBC