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South Korea Delays Yoon's Sentencing on Insurrection Charges

1/13/2026

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A South Korean court postponed sentencing request for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection charges tied to December 2024.
Prosecutors allege Yoon conspired to suspend parliament and label opponents as 'anti-state forces' and say he faces death or life imprisonment if convicted.
Yoon denies charges, saying his actions addressed government obstruction.
Proceedings resume January 13, with a February ruling after impeachment and liberal leader Lee Jae Myung's election.

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A South Korean court postponed sentencing request for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection charges tied to December 2024.
Prosecutors allege Yoon conspired to suspend parliament and label opponents as 'anti-state forces' and say he faces death or life imprisonment if convicted.
Yoon denies charges, saying his actions addressed government obstruction.
Proceedings resume January 13, with a February ruling after impeachment and liberal leader Lee Jae Myung's election.