Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be convicted of rebellion in connection with the brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
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Seoul Central District Court is expected to sentence Yoon and several former military and police officials later on Thursday, AP News reports.
Judge Ji Kwi-yun stated that he found Yoon guilty of rebellion for mobilizing military and police forces in an illegal attempt to seize the liberal-led National Assembly, arrest politicians, and establish uncontrolled power for a "significant" period.
The special prosecutor demanded the death penalty for Yoon, stating that his actions posed a threat to democracy in the country and deserved the most severe possible punishment, but most analysts expect a life sentence.
Yoon was previously sentenced to five years for obstructing justice.
Yoon Suk-yeol was removed from power after attempting to impose martial law on December 3, 2024. Martial law was revoked by parliament a few hours later, and Yoon was removed from office shortly thereafter.
In post-dictatorship South Korea, it is not uncommon for former presidents to be sentenced to death, but the incumbent president pardons them.
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