"After more than a year of political upheaval, South Korea's disgraced former President Yoon-Suk-yeol was found guilty on Thursday of leading an insurrection in December 2024 and sentenced to life in prison. And although the ruling by the Seoul Central Court closes the most serious case against Yoon, analysts say South Korea has a long way to go before it can completely shake off the crisis and its prolonged aftermath."
"During a televised address on December 3, 2024, Yoon declared martial law, claiming his rival Democratic Party (DPK) was "collaborating" with North Korea and undertaking "anti-state activities." Later that night, troops were dispatched to the National Assembly in an attempt to block lawmakers from entering. Parliamentarians were eventually able to convene and vote to lift the declaration that had been in place for only six hours."
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection in December 2024 and sentenced to life. Analysts say South Korea faces a prolonged aftermath and deep political divisions. On December 3, 2024, Yoon declared martial law, accused the Democratic Party of collaborating with North Korea, and ordered troops to the National Assembly to block lawmakers. Parliamentarians convened and lifted the declaration after six hours. Yoon was impeached and taken into custody in January 2025. Prosecutors said he mobilized the armed forces to seize the legislature and arrest opposition politicians. Yoon said he acted to protect freedom and sovereignty. The presiding judge said Yoon showed no remorse for the enormous social costs.
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