South Korean Court Sentences Ex-President Yoon to Five Years Over Martial Law Case

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstructing authorities' attempts to arrest him and other charges linked to his brief martial law declaration in December 2024. The court found Yoon guilty of fabricating official documents and bypassing required legal procedures. Yoon denies wrongdoing, claiming his actions aimed to protect democracy. He faces multiple ongoing trials, including a separate case where prosecutors seek the death penalty for alleged insurrection related to the martial law attempt.