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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon says sorry for imposing martial law
He adds that he stands behind the ‘sincerity and purpose’ of his actions and calls the sentencing ‘predetermined’
Dueling protests at South Korean ex-leader’s sentencing highlight political rift
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of masterminding an insurrection when he declared martial law in 2024
South Korean court hands life term to ex‑president Yoon for insurrection
Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country
South Korea court sentences ex-First Lady Kim to jail term for bribery
Prosecutors demanded 15 years in jail and fines of US$2 million
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law
[SEOUL] A South Korean court on Friday (Jan 16) sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges that included obstructing attempts by authorities to arrest him following hi...
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon faces first court ruling over martial law
[SEOUL] Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is due to face the first court ruling on Friday stemming from criminal charges over his failed martial law attempt, a case that could result in a lo...
South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law
The country hasn’t executed anyone since 1997 despite death penalty requests
South Korea’s ex-first lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs
The prosecution seeks a 15-year prison sentence for her; she is under detention and currently on trial
South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president Yoon
This is the first jail term sought by special prosecutors over the multiple charges Yoon faces
South Korea’s ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee indicted on bribery charges
[SEOUL] Kim Keon Hee, the wife of South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been indicted for bribery and other charges, a special prosecution team said on Friday, amid a widening probe...
