Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for rebellion over his brief declaration of martial law, marking the climax of South Korea’s most serious political crisis in decades.
The court ruled that Yoon illegally mobilized military and police forces on December 3, 2024, to block the National Assembly and prevent lawmakers from voting. Judge Jee Kui-youn said Yoon intended to paralyze the legislature and seize unchecked power for a considerable period.
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for introducing martial law in 2024.
Yoon argued that he was trying to stop the pro-Chinese and far-left party from undermining the state from within. pic.twitter.com/ssbfjOYMjJ
The martial law decree, the first in more than 40 years, granted sweeping authority including suspending political activity and controlling the media. It lasted about six hours before lawmakers broke through a military blockade and voted to overturn it.
Yoon argued the move was symbolic and meant to expose opposition obstruction. Prosecutors said it exceeded constitutional authority. He was impeached, removed from office, and later arrested. Several senior officials were also convicted.
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