South Korean court hands life sentence to ex‑President Yoon for imposing martial law

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for imposing martial law. He was found guilty of rebellion for attempting to seize the National Assembly. Several former officials were also convicted. Yoon's actions aimed to stop liberal opposition. The decree lasted only six hours. Yoon was impeached and removed from office. He faced multiple trials and previous convictions.