Ex-South Korean president remains defiant following life sentence for rebellion

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By KIM TONG-HYUNGFebruary 20, 2026 at 08:23 AM

Ex-South Korean president remains defiant following life sentence for rebellion

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for rebellion, according to an AP news report from Seoul on February 19, 2026. The ex-president responded to the sentence with defiance. The verdict was delivered amidst visible public reaction, including rallies of both supporters proclaiming his innocence and protestors demanding his execution outside the Seoul Central District Court. The specific reasons for the rebellion charge were not detailed in the provided text. The news of the sentencing was broadcast on television in Seoul.

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