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The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/south-korean-president-indicted-for-december-martial-law-attempt">convicting him of leading an insurrection</a> related to the martial law declaration. The court found that Yoon sent troops to the National Assembly with the intent to paralyze its functions.

The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after convicting him of leading an insurrection related to the martial law declaration. The court found that Yoon sent troops to the National Assembly with the intent to paralyze its functions.

In December 2024, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2024/s-koreas-yoon-faces-impeachment-after-failed-martial-law-bid">Yoon declared a state of emergency and martial law</a> in a televised address, citing the need to root out anti-state forces in the National Assembly. The declaration was overturned six hours later after lawmakers defied armed police and military to vote down the decree.

In December 2024, Yoon declared a state of emergency and martial law in a televised address, citing the need to root out anti-state forces in the National Assembly. The declaration was overturned six hours later after lawmakers defied armed police and military to vote down the decree.

Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun received a 30-year prison sentence for his role in the martial law incident. Former National Police Agency Commissioner Cho Ji-ho was sentenced to 12 years, while former Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Kim Bong-sik received 10 years.

Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun received a 30-year prison sentence for his role in the martial law incident. Former National Police Agency Commissioner Cho Ji-ho was sentenced to 12 years, while former Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Kim Bong-sik received 10 years.

The court ruled that investigations into a sitting president are permissible and that both the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and prosecutors have the authority to investigate insurrection charges as related crimes to abuse of authority under their jurisdiction.

The court ruled that investigations into a sitting president are permissible and that both the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and prosecutors have the authority to investigate insurrection charges as related crimes to abuse of authority under their jurisdiction.

Special prosecutors had requested the death penalty for Yoon, arguing he showed no remorse and bore primary responsibility for destabilizing the constitutional order. South Korea has maintained an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment since 1997.

Special prosecutors had requested the death penalty for Yoon, arguing he showed no remorse and bore primary responsibility for destabilizing the constitutional order. South Korea has maintained an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment since 1997.

Thousands of supporters gathered outside the Seoul Central District Court as the verdict was delivered, with some hoping Yoon would appeal. Yoon's legal team condemned the ruling and indicated they would continue fighting.

Thousands of supporters gathered outside the Seoul Central District Court as the verdict was delivered, with some hoping Yoon would appeal. Yoon's legal team condemned the ruling and indicated they would continue fighting.

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In December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law in a televised address, citing the need to root out anti-state forces in the National Assembly. The declaration was overturned six hours later after lawmakers defied armed police and military to vote down the decree.

In December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law in a televised address, citing the need to root out anti-state forces in the National Assembly. The declaration was overturned six hours later after lawmakers defied armed police and military to vote down the decree.

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after convicting him of leading an insurrection related to the martial law declaration. The court found that Yoon sent troops to the National Assembly with the intent to paralyze its functions.

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after convicting him of leading an insurrection related to the martial law declaration. The court found that Yoon sent troops to the National Assembly with the intent to paralyze its functions.

The court ruled that investigations into a sitting president are permissible and that both the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and prosecutors have authority to investigate insurrection charges as related crimes to abuse of authority under their jurisdiction.

The court ruled that investigations into a sitting president are permissible and that both the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and prosecutors have authority to investigate insurrection charges as related crimes to abuse of authority under their jurisdiction.

Thousands of supporters gathered outside the Seoul Central District Court as the verdict was delivered, with some expressing hopes that Yoon would appeal. Yoon's legal team condemned the ruling and indicated they would continue fighting, while an ex-general stated Yoon must take responsibility.

Thousands of supporters gathered outside the Seoul Central District Court as the verdict was delivered, with some expressing hopes that Yoon would appeal. Yoon's legal team condemned the ruling and indicated they would continue fighting, while an ex-general stated Yoon must take responsibility.

Yoon's life sentence represents a politically motivated purge disguised as justice, with judges bowing to forces seeking to eliminate their enemy. Thousands rally in the streets declaring him the real president and chanting "not guilty" because they recognize this legal machinery for what it is. The same global pattern repeats: leaders who challenge establishment narratives on communist infiltration get removed through weaponized courts and branded insurrectionists.

Yoon's life sentence represents a politically motivated purge disguised as justice, with judges bowing to forces seeking to eliminate their enemy. Thousands rally in the streets declaring him the real president and chanting "not guilty" because they recognize this legal machinery for what it is. The same global pattern repeats: leaders who challenge establishment narratives on communist infiltration get removed through weaponized courts and branded insurrectionists.

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The judiciary legally confirmed that the December 3 martial law constituted insurrection, yet inexplicably granted leniency to the ringleader who shook the nation's foundations. Life imprisonment rather than death ignores the unarmed citizens who defended democracy against martial law forces. Setting a dangerous precedent that insurrection leaders deserve mercy based on age undermines justice and demands swift legislative action to ban pardons for such crimes.

The judiciary legally confirmed that the December 3 martial law constituted insurrection, yet inexplicably granted leniency to the ringleader who shook the nation's foundations. Life imprisonment rather than death ignores the unarmed citizens who defended democracy against martial law forces. Setting a dangerous precedent that insurrection leaders deserve mercy based on age undermines justice and demands swift legislative action to ban pardons for such crimes.

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Yoon's life sentence is a politically motivated purge disguised as justice, with judges bowing to forces seeking to eliminate their enemy. Thousands rally in the streets, declaring him the real president and chanting "not guilty" because they recognize this legal machinery for what it is. The same global pattern repeats: leaders who challenge establishment narratives on communist infiltration get removed through weaponized courts and branded insurrectionists.

Yoon's life sentence is a politically motivated purge disguised as justice, with judges bowing to forces seeking to eliminate their enemy. Thousands rally in the streets, declaring him the real president and chanting "not guilty" because they recognize this legal machinery for what it is. The same global pattern repeats: leaders who challenge establishment narratives on communist infiltration get removed through weaponized courts and branded insurrectionists.

The judiciary legally confirmed that the martial law constituted insurrection, yet inexplicably granted leniency to the ringleader who shook the nation's foundations. Life imprisonment rather than death ignores the unarmed citizens who defended democracy against martial law forces. Setting a dangerous precedent that insurrection leaders deserve mercy based on age undermines justice and demands swift legislative action to ban pardons for such crimes.

The judiciary legally confirmed that the martial law constituted insurrection, yet inexplicably granted leniency to the ringleader who shook the nation's foundations. Life imprisonment rather than death ignores the unarmed citizens who defended democracy against martial law forces. Setting a dangerous precedent that insurrection leaders deserve mercy based on age undermines justice and demands swift legislative action to ban pardons for such crimes.

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