Former South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Yoon's five-year prison sentence marks a significant verdict in the trials surrounding his controversial 2024 martial law actions.

In a landmark decision, the former president of South Korea, Yoon, has been sentenced to five years behind bars due to his attempt to implement martial law in 2024. This sentence is the initial ruling among four ongoing legal proceedings associated with Yoon's surprising decree, which has sparked widespread public and political debate.