Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30-year jail term in drone case

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol was found guilty of subverting a Constitutional order by deploying troops to storm parliament and detain opponents.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon says sorry for imposing martial law

Supporters of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shout slogans as they rally outside the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Feb 19, 2026.

Dueling protests at South Korean ex-leader’s sentencing highlight political rift

While Yoon Suk-yeol’s bid to impose martial law lasted only about six hours in December 2024  before it was met by large street protests and voted down by parliament, it sent shockwaves through South Korea.

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

First Lady Kim Keon Hee received one year and eight months jail for accepting bribes from Unification Church officials in return for political favours.

South Korea court sentences ex-First Lady Kim to jail term for bribery

The Seoul Central District Court said it found Yoon guilty of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration in December 2024.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol could receive a sentence of up to 10 years in jail if he is convicted on charges.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon faces first court ruling over martial law

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol has denied the charges.

South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law

Former first lady Kim Keon-hee has been involved in personnel appointments and nominations.

South Korea’s ex-first lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs

South Korean special prosecutor Cho Eun-seok said that former president Yoon Suk-yeol abused his power and hurt the public.

South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president Yoon