South Korea’s Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life for Martial Law Power Grab

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. The court ruled that Yoon illegally mobilized military and police forces in an attempt to seize control of the National Assembly and consolidate power. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, calling his actions a grave threat to democracy. The controversial move lasted just hours before lawmakers overturned it. Here’s a full breakdown of the verdict, political fallout, and what happens next in South Korea’s historic case.