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flag Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol faces a February 19, 2026 verdict on insurrection charges from his 2024 martial law decree, which led to his impeachment and ongoing trials.

flag South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol faces a verdict on February 19, 2026, on insurrection charges tied to his six-hour December 2024 martial law declaration, which was overturned by lawmakers. flag Impeached and removed from office in April 2025, Yoon denies wrongdoing, claiming he acted against a “legislative dictatorship,” but prosecutors seek the death penalty, though life imprisonment is widely expected due to his lack of remorse. flag He remains jailed on a five-year obstruction of justice sentence and faces eight other trials, including allegations of provoking North Korea with drones and false testimony. flag Former allies, including ex-prime minister Han Duck-soo and top aides, have been convicted. flag Yoon’s wife was sentenced to 20 months for bribery linked to the Unification Church, a case under appeal. flag The court’s decision will likely impact ongoing cases from the 2024 crisis.

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