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Former South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Published January 16, 2026, 08:29
Former South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and abuse of power, related to the failed attempt to impose martial law in late 2024. The sentence is shorter than the ten-year prison term requested by the prosecution. Yoon faces a total of seven trials, including one for rebellion, where the prosecution has requested the death penalty. The court ruled that Yoon disregarded the Constitution and showed contempt for the rule of law. He has the right to appeal, but his legal troubles are far from over.