Former President Sentenced to 10 Years in South Korea

The trial against former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is ongoing. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

A special prosecutor has requested the Seoul Central District Court to find Yoon Suk-yeol guilty of obstructing justice and to sentence him to 10 years in prison. According to the charges, Yoon Suk-yeol resisted investigators' arrest attempts within the presidential office grounds in January 2025.

Prosecutors view this action as an obstruction of the judicial process. He is also accused of violating constitutional rights.

It is reported that this case is only one part of four criminal cases filed against Yoon Suk-yeol. The former president is currently in custody and denies all charges.

The court's verdict is expected to be announced on January 16. During Yoon Suk-yeol's tenure, the declaration of a state of emergency in the country in December 2024 sparked significant controversy.

He explained this decision as a response to threats coming from North Korea. However, the parliament sharply criticized this decision and impeached the president.

As a result, Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested in January 2025. Additionally, in November 2025, new charges were brought against the former president.

He is accused of approving a secret operation involving sending drones into North Korean territory. The prosecution considered this operation as a pretext for imposing the state of emergency.

The trial against Yoon Suk-yeol is one of the most complex cases in South Korea's political scene, and its outcome holds significant importance for the future of the rule of law and democratic values in the country.