A South Korean appeals court has increased the jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years for charges linked to his controversial 2024 martial law declaration. The Seoul High Court found Yoon guilty of additional charges, including mobilising the presidential security service to prevent authorities from arresting him.
Extended Sentence
This decision raises his sentence from the five years he received in January from a lower court, which had cleared him of some charges. Yoon, who was impeached and removed from office last year, was also found guilty of fabricating official documents and failing to follow the legal process required for martial law.
Appeal Planned
His lawyers have announced they will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court, describing the appeals court's decision as “incomprehensible”. The case stems from Yoon's December 2024 martial law decree, which led to his impeachment and widespread protests.
