South Korean court hands life term to ex‑president Yoon in insurrection trial

A South Korean court ordered life in jail on Thursday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, after holding him guilty on charges of abuse of authority and masterminding an insurrection, stemming from his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law.

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Feb 19, 2026 - 09:01
South Korean court hands life term to ex‑president Yoon in insurrection trial
A South Korean court ordered life in jail on Thursday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, after holding him guilty on charges of abuse of authority and masterminding an insurrection, stemming from his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
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