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Former President Yoon Suk Yeol listens to a judge delivering his sentence during a first-instance verdict hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Feb. 19. The court sentenced him to life in prison for leading an insurrection through his imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024. [SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT]

Special counsel seeks 10-year term for Yoon in obstruction-of-justice appeals trial

A special counsel team on Monday demanded a 10-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol during the appeals trial in his obstruction-of-justice case stemming from his 2024 imposition of martial law.

2026.4.6

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, right, accused of playing a key role in an insurrection, attends his first trial verdict hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Jan. 21. [SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT]

Yoon conviction expected to accelerate other martial law-related trials

With former President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of leading an insurrection in his first trial, proceedings against other figures accused of key roles in the Dec. 3, 2024, martial law are expected to accelerate.

2026.2.19

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Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, right top, reviews documents as he takes his seat at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Jan. 13, ahead of the second sentencing hearing on charges of leading an insurrection. [SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT]

In historic courtroom where military dictators were tried, prosecutors demand ultimate sentence for Yoon

In the same courtroom where Korea once tried former military strongmen, prosecutors sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, labeling him the leader of an attempted insurrection that evoked the country’s darkest chapters.

2026.1.14

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been indicted on charges of leading an insurrection, smiles while speaking with his attorneys during a sentencing hearing held Jan. 13 at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul. [SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT]

Former President Yoon smiles in court as special counsel recommends death penalty

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol let out a faint, hollow smile as the special counsel team seeking to prosecute him for insurrection requested the death penalty on Tuesday night.

2026.1.14

This footage, provided by Yonhap News Television, shows the insignia of the Ministry of Defense. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Some 10 military officers referred to special investigative unit over martial law allegations

Around 10 military officers suspected of being involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid in December 2024 will be referred to a defense special investigative unit for probe, the defense ministry said Tuesday.

2026.1.6

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a court hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Sept. 26. [NEWS1]

Ex-President Yoon faces a possible 10-year prison sentence

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a possible 10-year prison sentence, as special prosecutors on Friday sought that penalty for multiple charges including obstruction of justice.

2025.12.26

Kim Byung-kee, right, floor leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), speaks during a party meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul, attended by DP leader Jung Chung-rae. [YONHAP]

Ruling party accepts proposed special counsel probe into Unification Church over bribery allegations

The Democratic Party (DP) on Monday accepted a proposal by the People Power Party (PPP) to launch a special counsel probe into the Unification Church over bribery allegations involving multiple politicians.

2025.12.22

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol attends his trial on charges related to his December 2024 bid to impose martial law at the Seoul Central District Court in the capital, in this file photo from Sept. 26. [YONHAP]

Former President Yoon began preparations for martial law in 2023, probe team finds

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol had been preparing to impose martial law since before October 2023, the special probe team announced in its report on Monday.

2025.12.15

Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Chun Jae-soo returns to Korea after a UN-related event through Incheon International Airport on Dec. 11. [YONHAP]

President Lee accepts resignation of Oceans Minister Chun Jae-soo

President Lee Jae Myung has accepted the resignation of Oceans and Fisheries Minister Chun Jae-soo. The decision was made public in a statement from the presidential office to reporters on Thursday.

2025.12.11

Yun Young-ho, the former head of the Unification Church’s World Headquarters, appears at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on July 30 for a pretrial detention hearing. [YONHAP]

Special counsel draws line with Unification Church payments to DP, spurring debate on consistency

The special counsel investigating former first lady Kim Keon Hee said Monday it will not pursue allegations that a former Unification Church executive provided money to the DP, determining that the claim falls outside the scope of its mandate.

2025.12.8