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South Korean Ex-President Sentenced to Life in Prison for Insurrection

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South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment Thursday after being convicted of abusing his authority and leading an insurrection related to his imposition of martial law in late 2024. Presiding judge Ji Gwi-yeon from the Seoul Central District Court said that Yoon “directly and proactively planned the offense,” which “resulted in … Read more

South Korea is still haunted by its disgraced ex-president

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YOON SUK YEOL’S imposition of martial law in late 2024 lasted only a few hours. Those implicated in the South Korean ex-president’s plot will pay the price over many years. His prime minister received a 23-year prison sentence for his role in the debacle last month. On February 19th a court will rule on insurrection … Read more