In a dramatic turn, a Republic of Korea (ROK) special counsel has requested a 10-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The independent counsel, Cho Eun-suk, led investigations into allegations of insurrection and abuse of power earlier this year.
The charges center on Yoon’s alleged mobilization of the presidential security service to block an arrest warrant by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) in January. Investigators say security agents formed human shields and used bus barricades to keep them out of the presidential residence, sparking a legal standoff. 😲
Additional accusations include orders to delete encrypted phone records and spreading misleading public announcements about imposing martial law last December—claims tied to Yoon’s impeachment.
The constitutional court upheld Yoon’s impeachment on April 4, 2025, officially removing him from office. Now, the Seoul Central District Court’s criminal division is set to deliver its verdict on January 16, 2026. All eyes are on the courtroom as this high-profile case unfolds. ⚖️
Stay tuned as we follow this legal drama shaking up politics in the ROK and shaping the future of accountability in government. ✨
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ROK special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-president Yoon
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