Summary
A court in South Korea sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison. This was the first of eight trials related to martial law he declared, which led to his ousting. The court found him guilty of rebellion and misuse of power, and further trials will determine additional sentences.
Key Facts
- Yoon Suk Yeol, former South Korean President, received a five-year prison sentence.
- The sentence is linked to his declaration of martial law in December 2024.
- Yoon was charged with rebellion and abuse of power for his actions.
- A special prosecutor sought the death penalty for his martial law declaration.
- The final ruling on whether he faces the death penalty is set for February 19.
- South Korea rarely uses the death penalty and hasn't executed anyone since 1997.
- Yoon plans to appeal the verdict, claiming it was politically motivated.
- South Korea has a history of pardoning former presidents jailed for similar offenses.
