South Korea Sentences Ex-President Yoon to Five Years Over Martial Law Obstruction

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstructing authorities during his failed December 2024 martial law declaration. He was found guilty of obstructing arrest, fabricating official documents, and bypassing legal procedures. Yoon denies wrongdoing, claiming his actions aimed to protect democracy. This verdict is the first of multiple trials, including a separate insurrection case where prosecutors seek the death penalty, with a ruling expected in February 2026.