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Seoul Court Lengthens Ex-President Yoon’s Prison Term

Apr 29, 2026

A Seoul appeals court has increased the prison sentence of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol from five to seven years over his failed attempt to impose martial law. The Seoul High Court ruled in favor of special prosecutors,…

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Ex-President Yoon Sentenced to Life in South Korea

Feb 19, 2026

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Seoul Central District Court after being convicted of leading an insurrection over his 2024 declaration of martial law. Prosecutors had sought the…

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Former South Korean President Yoon Sentenced To Prison

Jan 16, 2026

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes linked to his attempt to declare martial law. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yoon ordered…

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South Korea Holds Early Election After President’s Removal

Jun 3, 2025

South Koreans voted in early elections after President Yoon Suk-yeol was removed from office over a martial law crisis. Polls opened at 6:00 a.m. with 44.39 million registered voters. By 1:00 p.m., over 27.5 million had voted. An…

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South Korean Court Removes President Yoon Over Martial Law

Apr 4, 2025

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, officially removing him from office over his unlawful declaration of martial law. The court ruled that Yoon violated democratic…

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South Korean Lawmakers Stage Hunger Strike Against Yoon

Mar 11, 2025

Opposition lawmakers in South Korea have launched a hunger strike demanding the Constitutional Court remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office after his powers were suspended following a martial law declaration. Lawmakers from the…

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South Korean President Yoon Released After 52 Days

Mar 8, 2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was arrested due to the martial law he declared, was released after the court accepted his appeal on the grounds that his detention was illegal. "I am grateful for the courage and determination…

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South Korean President Yoon Faces Sedition Trial

Feb 20, 2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court for the first hearing of his sedition trial, despite not being required to attend. The case is linked to the martial law crisis that led to his suspension. The brief 13-minute…

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South Korean President Defends Actions at Impeachment Hearing

Jan 21, 2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his actions during an impeachment hearing at the Constitutional Court, rejecting charges of rebellion and abuse of power. Addressing the court, Yoon emphasized his commitment to…

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Impeachment Hearing for South Korean President Yoon Lasts 4 Minutes

Jan 14, 2025

The Constitutional Court of South Korea held the first hearing of the impeachment trial against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. During the brief four-minute session, Yoon's request to remove Judge Chung Kye-sun from the case was…

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