Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison after declaring martial law in December 2024 — a move the court ruled was an illegal attempt to seize power. The decree lasted just six hours, but it triggered a political crisis that led to Yoon’s impeachment, removal from office, and multiple criminal charges. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, calling his actions a grave threat to democracy. Published – February 19, 2026 09:36 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation ODEPC study abroad expo in capital on February 21 Politics has become an investment rather than service to people, says Durai Vaiko