South Korean Court Jails Former President Yoon Suk Yeol for Obstructing Arrest
The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yoon unlawfully blocked the execution of an arrest warrant linked to his declaration of martial law in December 2024, according to a live broadcast of the verdict
By : Mweru Mbugua
A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison after finding him guilty of obstructing efforts by authorities to arrest him following his failed attempt to impose martial law
The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yoon unlawfully blocked the execution of an arrest warrant linked to his declaration of martial law in December 2024, according to a live broadcast of the verdict
The court also found Yoon guilty of additional offences, including fabricating official documents and failing to comply with legal procedures required for the declaration of martial law
The case marks the first ruling tied to the criminal charges stemming from Yoon’s aborted martial law bid, which triggered a major political crisis and led to his impeachment
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Yoon, who attended earlier court hearings under tight security, has denied wrongdoing. His legal team said the ruling would be appealed
The former president faces several other legal challenges related to the December 2024 events, with further court proceedings expected in the coming months
