South Korean court sentences impeached president to five years in prison.
TheWkly Analysis
The court found former president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of abusing his power, obstructing justice, and falsifying documents. The verdict marks the first in a series of trials stemming from Yoon's actions during a December 2024 martial law crisis. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in a separate trial on charges of leading an insurrection. A verdict in that trial is expected next month.
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Key Entities
- • Yoon Suk Yeol - Former president described as convicted and sentenced
- • South Korean court - Institution described as issuing the verdict
- • Prosecutors - Legal actors described as pursuing additional charges
- • Martial law crisis - December 2024 event referenced as the origin of the cases
- • Insurrection charges - Separate case described as seeking the death penalty
- • Abuse of power - Charge listed in the conviction
- • Obstructing justice - Charge listed in the conviction
- • Falsifying documents - Charge listed in the conviction
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