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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Gets Life Imprisonment in Martial Law Case

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News18•19-02-2026, 14:14

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Gets Life Imprisonment in Martial Law Case

•Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to life imprisonment for imposing 'martial law' in December 2024.
•Judge Ji Kui-yoon found Yoon guilty of mobilizing the army and police to illegally seize parliament, arrest leaders, and establish a dictatorial regime.
•A special prosecutor sought the death penalty, but Yoon received life imprisonment as there were no casualties; South Korea hasn't executed prisoners since 1997.
•Yoon defended his actions, calling opposition lawmakers 'anti-national' forces threatening the country's security.
•Several former military and police officials, including ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun (30 years), also convicted in the case.

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