Summary
South Korea's former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was found guilty of abuse of power and falsifying documents related to an attempted martial law declaration in 2024. A Seoul court is now considering additional charges, including whether he obstructed justice by evading arrest. Prosecutors are seeking a 10-year prison sentence for the current set of charges.
Key Facts
- Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached in 2024 over a failed martial law attempt.
- A Seoul court found him guilty of abuse of power and falsifying documents.
- Prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison sentence for these charges.
- Additional trials for Yoon are underway, with charges including insurrection.
- Prosecutors are demanding the death penalty for the insurrection charge.
- Yoon claims the charges are invalid, arguing procedural rules were followed.
- Public opinion in South Korea is divided on Yoon's actions and charges.
- Pro-Yoon protests occurred outside the court, with about 100 supporters.
