South Korea’s ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in martial law case
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for charges related to his December 2024 declaration of martial law, including obstructing authorities, fabricating documents, and failing to follow legal procedures.
- Judge Baek Dae-hyun condemned Yoon for disregarding the Constitution and the rule of law, describing his culpability as "extremely grave," and gave Yoon seven days to appeal the verdict.
- Yoon's legal team announced plans to appeal, criticizing the ruling as politically motivated, while supporters protested outside the court expressing dissatisfaction with the decision.
- The martial law incident, which lasted about six hours, sparked widespread protests and led to Yoon's impeachment, arrest, and dismissal
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