Summary
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection by declaring martial law in 2024. The court found him guilty of trying to use the military to stop the National Assembly from working. Yoon argued he had the right to declare martial law to maintain order but was impeached and removed from office.
Key Facts
- Yoon Suk Yeol is South Korea’s former President.
- Yoon was found guilty of leading an insurrection in 2024.
- He declared martial law and used the military to interfere with the National Assembly.
- A court sentenced him to life in prison, rejecting a potential death penalty.
- The court did not agree that Yoon planned to start a dictatorship.
- Yoon argued he had the authority as President to declare martial law.
- He was impeached and removed from office following these events.
- The case made use of South Korea's legal system and involved significant media coverage.
