Special counsel again seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law
A special counsel team on Thursday sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol during his appeal trial on insurrection charges stemming from his failed attempt to impose martial law. Special counsel Cho Eun-suk's team requested the sentence during proceedings at the Seoul High Court, eight months after a lower court sentenced Yoon to life imprisonment for staging a riot through…
A special counsel team requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol during his appeal trial at the Seoul High Court on Thursday. The request involves insurrection charges related to his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3, 2024.
According to The Korea Times, this request comes eight months after a lower court sentenced Yoon to life imprisonment for staging a riot. KBS World Radio also noted that the team led by special counsel Cho Eun-suk made the demand during the final proceedings of the appeal.
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