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South Korea's Supreme Court Confirms Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Ex-President Yoon Over Martial Law Crisis

South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched December 2024 martial law declaration, rejecting appeals from both prosecutors and the defence. The ruling is final.

By Aisyah Razak · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

South Korea's Constitutional Court Set to Rule on Ex-President Yoon's Martial Law Case

South Korea's highest court is preparing to deliver a landmark ruling on former president Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive martial law decree. The verdict will have profound implications for presidential accountability and the nation's political future.

By Rajesh Kumar · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read