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flag Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison for leading a 2024 insurrection after declaring martial law.

flag Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison on February 19, 2026, for leading an insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024. flag The six-hour decree, which suspended political activities, restricted media, and allowed warrantless arrests, was lifted after lawmakers broke a military blockade and voted to end it. flag Yoon, impeached in December 2024 and removed from office in April 2025, was found guilty of illegally mobilizing military and police forces to seize control of the National Assembly and undermine democratic institutions. flag The Seoul Central District Court ruled the move an act of insurrection, marking a pivotal moment in South Korea’s democratic development. flag Yoon’s legal team plans to appeal, criticizing the trial’s fairness.

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