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19-02-2026
The article discusses the upcoming verdict in the insurrection trial of South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol. The BBC's Seoul correspondent, Jake Kwon, explains the events that led to the trial, including martial law, protests, and the president's impeachment. The article provides context on the tumultuous period in South Korea's history and the significance of the verdict.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, BBC, Jake Kwon, Seoul • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in imposing martial law and attempting to seize power. Yoon was found guilty of rebellion for mobilizing military and police forces to surround the legislature and arrest politicians. The sentence was handed down despite his lawyer's claims that the ruling was not supported by evidence. Yoon's actions were seen as a threat to democracy, and a special prosecutor had demanded the death penalty. The court's decision also convicted several former military and police officials involved in enforcing Yoon's martial law decree.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, Seoul, Constitutional Court, National Assembly • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection during his declaration of martial law in December 2024. The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of subverting the country's constitutional order and attempting to remain in power. The court also sentenced five others, including former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun, to prison terms ranging from 7 to 30 years. Yoon had previously been sentenced to a five-year prison term for attempting to obstruct his arrest after being impeached and suspended from office. The martial law declaration was met with widespread opposition, and Yoon was eventually impeached and removed from office on April 4, 2025.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, Seoul Central District Court, South Korea, Lee Jae Myung, Kim Yong-hyun • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
South Korea is still grappling with the legacy of its disgraced former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, who was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life imprisonment. The article discusses the ongoing impact of Yoon's actions on the country and the challenges of settling his toxic legacy. It highlights the recent court verdict and its significance, as well as the broader context of South Korea's ongoing struggles with its past.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, Seoul, The Economist, Asia • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection during his short-lived imposition of martial law in December 2024. The court found that Yoon's declaration of martial law was intended to paralyze the National Assembly and arrest political opponents. The verdict marks the first time in 30 years that a South Korean leader has been sentenced for insurrection. Yoon's actions plunged the country into a constitutional crisis and were widely condemned as a threat to democracy. Yoon had denied the charges, claiming his actions were meant to alert the public to political gridlock. Other key allies of Yoon have also been prosecuted and sentenced for their roles in the martial law decree.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, Seoul, National Assembly, North Korea • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading an insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024. Yoon was found guilty of abuse of authority and masterminding the rebellion. The court's decision comes after a trial that determined Yoon's actions were a serious breach of his presidential duties.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, South Korean court, Reuters, Fox News Digital • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
The article discusses the dark fates of several South Korean leaders, including former presidents Yoon Suk Yeol, Park Geun-hye, Lee Myung-bak, Roh Moo-hyun, Chun Doo-hwan, and others. It highlights how these leaders ended their careers in prison, exile, or death, often due to corruption, abuse of power, or other scandals. Yoon Suk Yeol currently faces insurrection charges and potentially severe penalties. The article provides a historical context, tracing back to South Korea's first president, Syngman Rhee, and examines the tumultuous history of the country's leadership.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, Park Geun-hye, Lee Myung-bak, Roh Moo-hyun, Chun Doo-hwan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024. The court found that Yoon's actions were a deliberate plot to 'paralyse' the National Assembly. Yoon had been impeached, arrested, and charged with various crimes, including insurrection and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, but due to South Korea's unofficial moratorium on capital punishment, a life sentence effectively means life behind bars. Yoon had claimed he acted to 'safeguard freedom' and restore constitutional order, but prosecutors accused him of leading an 'insurrection' driven by a 'lust for power aimed at dictatorship and long-term rule'.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, Seoul Central District Court, National Assembly, Ji Gwi-yeon • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for declaring martial law in 2024, found guilty of abuse of authority and masterminding an insurrection. Yoon had mobilized military and police forces to seize the liberal-led National Assembly, triggering a national political crisis. The court also convicted several former military and police officials, including former defence minister Kim Yong Hyun, who received a 30-year jail term. Yoon's actions were deemed unconstitutional and illegal, undermining the democratic order.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, National Assembly, Kim Yong Hyun, Han Duck-soo • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law in December 2024. The court found him guilty of rebellion for mobilizing military and police forces to seize the National Assembly and establish unchecked power. Yoon's actions were deemed a threat to democracy, and although prosecutors sought the death penalty, a life sentence was given due to the lack of casualties and South Korea's de facto moratorium on capital punishment. Several former military and police officials were also convicted and sentenced for their roles in enforcing the martial law decree.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, National Assembly, Judge Jee Kui-youn, Kim Yong Hyun • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection after declaring martial law in 2024. Yoon was found guilty of flouting legal procedures and using violent means to incapacitate the National Assembly and undermine democratic norms. The declaration of martial law led to a constitutional crisis, but was eventually withdrawn after public outrage. Yoon's supporters continue to rally behind him, subscribing to a conspiracy theory that South Koreans were manipulated by foreign influence. The verdict is seen as a closure for many South Koreans, but is unlikely to heal the divisions in the deeply polarized country.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, Seoul, National Assembly, Lee Jae Myung • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
The trial of Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's ousted leader, is nearing its conclusion with a verdict and sentence expected on Thursday. Yoon is charged with leading an insurrection when he imposed martial law in 2024, plunging the country into a constitutional crisis. Prosecutors have demanded the death penalty, but experts say it's unlikely he'll be executed even if sentenced to death. Yoon has denied the charges, claiming he declared martial law as a warning against an obstructive opposition. The case has significant implications for South Korea's political landscape.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, National Assembly, South Korean criminal code, Chun Doo-hwan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison for insurrection after finding him guilty of ordering troops to surround the opposition-controlled National Assembly as part of a martial law operation in December 2024. The court's decision was the harshest ruling stemming from Yoon's brief imposition of martial law, which plunged the country into its most serious constitutional crisis in decades. Yoon's co-conspirators, including former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun, former military intelligence commander Noh Sang-won, and former National Police Agency Commissioner General Cho Ji-ho, received prison sentences ranging from 12 to 30 years.
Entities: Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea, Seoul Central District Court, National Assembly, Kim Yong-hyun • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment with labour for leading an insurrection in December 2024. Yoon was found guilty of attempting to use military force to paralyse the legislature, arrest political opponents, and seize control of the national election commission. Prosecutors argued that Yoon committed 'a grave destruction of constitutional order' and sought the death penalty. Yoon maintained his innocence, claiming he declared martial law to alert citizens to an unconstitutional parliamentary dictatorship. The verdict was announced 14 months after the insurrection, which was the most serious threat to South Korea's democracy in decades.
Entities: Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, Seoul, Democratic party, Han Duck-soo • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
