Baek Dae-hyun

Yoon Suk Yeol is the former president of South Korea, who was impeached and ousted from office. He is currently facing multiple trials related to his declaration of martial law in December 2024. He is newsworthy because a South Korean court has sentenced him to five years in prison for charges stemming from his declaration of martial law. This ruling, delivered in January 2026, found him guilty of obstructing justice and other charges related to the martial law declaration. This is the first judicial ruling linked to the events surrounding the martial law declaration. The ruling is separate from his main insurrection trial, where prosecutors are also seeking a conviction. The case is significant as it represents accountability for a former head of state regarding the controversial imposition of martial law.