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Yoon Suk Yeol Appeals Life Sentence in Martial-Law Case

2/26/2026

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeals his life sentence for December 2024 martial-law actions.
The Seoul Central District Court ruled he orchestrated a rebellion by mobilizing troops and police to seize the legislature.
Yoon Suk Yeol's lawyers say the ruling contains factual errors and misinterpretations of the law.
The case will proceed to a specialized panel at Seoul High Court.
Public opinion remains sharply divided as appeals unfold.

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeals his life sentence for December 2024 martial-law actions.
The Seoul Central District Court ruled he orchestrated a rebellion by mobilizing troops and police to seize the legislature.
Yoon Suk Yeol's lawyers say the ruling contains factual errors and misinterpretations of the law.
The case will proceed to a specialized panel at Seoul High Court.
Public opinion remains sharply divided as appeals unfold.