Summary
A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison. He was convicted for his actions related to declaring martial law in December 2024, including obstructing arrests and forging documents.
Key Facts
- Yoon Suk Yeol, the former president of South Korea, received a five-year jail term.
- The conviction is related to his declaration of martial law in December 2024.
- Yoon obstructed authorities who were trying to execute an arrest warrant.
- He was also found guilty of making fake official documents.
- Yoon failed to follow the legal steps needed to impose martial law.
- This is the first ruling on the criminal charges Yoon faces over the martial law issue.
- The court proceedings were broadcast live.
