South Korean court gives ousted President Yoon suspended jail term for lying during campaign
Summary
South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for lying during his presidential campaign. He denies the charges and has appealed, with the case potentially affecting his party’s election funding if the ruling is upheld.Key Facts
- Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office in April 2025 after issuing a brief martial law decree in December 2024.
- The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign.
- Yoon was sentenced to 18 months in prison, with the sentence suspended for three years, meaning he will not serve time immediately.
- The court ruled that Yoon lied about his relationship with a fortune teller and denied introducing a defense attorney in a bribery case during his time as a prosecutor.
- If higher courts uphold the verdict, Yoon’s conservative People Power Party may have to return about 40 billion won ($27 million) in government election reimbursements.
- Yoon is facing seven criminal trials, including a life sentence for rebellion linked to his attempt to impose martial law.
- The Supreme Court has upheld some of his convictions, including a seven-year sentence related to bypassing Cabinet approval for martial law.
- The martial law declaration lasted only a few hours before it was repealed by lawmakers who overcame security forces at the National Assembly.
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