Summary
South Korea's former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to impose military rule. The citizens and leaders of South Korea quickly responded to the attempted coup, leading to Yoon's impeachment and arrest. The event highlighted the country's strong democratic processes.
Key Facts
- Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison.
- Yoon attempted to impose military rule by declaring martial law in December 2024.
- The declaration led to immediate public protests and was overturned within hours.
- Thousands of South Koreans gathered to protest against the martial law announcement.
- Lawmakers quickly acted to strike down the martial law attempt.
- Yoon was impeached on December 14, 2024, and arrested on January 3, 2025.
- The situation showed South Korea's robust democratic response system.
