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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence
SUMMARY
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection. A court found that his declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, aimed to disrupt the National Assembly. Armed soldiers attempted to storm parliament, causing chaos and public outrage.
Yoon's actions were condemned as a betrayal of democracy, marking South Korea's most significant political crisis in decades. His former defense minister received a 30-year sentence for his involvement.
Yoon plans to appeal the decision, insisting he was acting within his constitutional authority to address political gridlock.
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