WorldSouth Korean prosecutors renew death penalty demand in Yoon martial law case

South Korean prosecutors again sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol at an appeal hearing over his failed attempt to impose military rule. Yoon was sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection and denies trying to establish a long-term dictatorship. Two more appeal hearings are planned.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:36Original