World · 19 February 2026

Ex-President Yoon Gets Life Term Over Martial Law Bid

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison after a court found him guilty of declaring martial law in December 2024 to cling to power. Prosecutors said he deployed troops to the National Assembly to suppress political opposition, triggering the country’s biggest political crisis in decades. The court ruled his actions amounted to abuse of authority and insurrection, marking a dramatic fall for the conservative leader.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 February 2026 at 8:47

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