A look at major events that led to ex-South Korean president’s conviction over martial law

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for rebellion tied to his short-lived martial law order.

South Korea's ex-president Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law

Yoon Suk Yeol fell from office after an ill-advised attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the legislature on Dec. 3, 2024.

Ousted South Korean President Learns Fate For Deploying Troops To Country’s Legislature

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a court convicted him of rebellion for ordering soldiers to surround the country’s legislature in December 2024.
Agence France-Presse on MSN

Jail, disgrace and death: The dark fates of South Korean leaders

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty when he appears in court Thursday on insurrection charges stemming from his 2024 bid to impose martial law. Now he faces criminal charges of insurrection,

South Korean civilians sent drones to North 4 times after Lee became president, harming ties: Seoul

Drones crashed on two occasions in North Korea, according to investigations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Diplomat

Death Penalty or Acquittal? 3 Scenarios for Ex-President Yoon’s Insurrection Verdict

As South Korea awaits a historic judgment on the 2024 martial law crisis, tomorrow’s ruling will determine the legal fate of the former leader and the stability of the nation’s democracy.