South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets life for insurrection

In February 2026, a South Korean court found former President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrection. The verdict was delivered in Seoul, where Al Jazeera's Jack Barton reported from outside the courthouse. Yoon, who had previously been impeached, received a life sentence for his role in a failed attempt to impose martial law. The court's decision centered on Yoon's actions while in office and their impact on the country's democratic processes. The case highlights the consequences of attempting to subvert constitutional order in South Korea.