Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced For Five Years Over Failed Martial Law
January 16, 2026
2:13 am
South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison over crimes linked to his failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024, marking the first court verdict in a series of high profile trials stemming from the episode.
The Seoul Central District Court ruled on Friday that Yoon was guilty of abuse of power, obstructing justice, and falsifying official documents. Judges said his actions triggered a national political crisis and showed a lack of remorse, according to court statements cited by Reuters and local media.
In its ruling, the court found that Yoon …
