A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison Thursday for leading an insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024. Yoon was found guilty of abuse of authority and masterminding the insurrection. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Reuters contributed to this report.
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THU · 2026-02-19 · 07:24 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0219-17469
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South Korean court rules ex‑President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty in insurrection trial
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on Thursday after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection. The court convicted Yoon of abuse of authority and masterminding the insurrection, which occurred after he declared martial law in December 2024.
Michael SinkewiczFox News - WorldFiled 2026-02-19 · 07:24 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on Thursday after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection. The court convicted Yoon of abuse of authority and masterminding the insurrection, which occurred after he declared martial law in December 2024. The ruling stems from Yoon's actions while in office. The case has drawn significant attention in South Korea. This is a developing story, and further details are expected.
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Yoon Suk Yeol led an insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024.
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Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of masterminding the insurrection.
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Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of abuse of authority.
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A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison Thursday.
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