Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a court in Seoul. The ruling stems from his ordering of a military drone incursion into North Korea in October 2024. Prosecutors argued this action was intended to create a pretext for his failed martial law declaration later that year. The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of charges including aiding the enemy and abuse of power.
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Ex-South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to 30 Years Over North Korea Drone Operation
TLDR
Ex-President Yoon jailed 30 years for drone incursion.
Action aimed to create martial law pretext.
Convicted of aiding enemy, abuse of power.