Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to 30 Years
A Seoul court on June 12 sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for his role in a 2024 drone infiltration into North Korea. The court found Yoon guilty of attempting to provoke a conflict with Pyongyang to justify his declaration of martial law. The ruling concludes a high-profile investigation into political corruption and the abuse of military power, marking a significant moment in the country’s legal and democratic transition history.