Get ready, everyone! On February 19, 2026, the Seoul Central District Court will deliver its verdict in the high-profile insurrection trial of former President Yoon Suk-yeol ⚖️📅.
Yoon is accused of ringleading an insurrection by declaring emergency martial law on the night of December 3, 2024—an action the National Assembly revoked just hours later, calling it unconstitutional. Prosecutors are demanding the death penalty for Yoon and seven senior military and police officials at the center of the case.
The court merged three separate trials last month, covering eight suspects total. For the first time in South Korea’s history, a former sitting president was arrested and indicted—in January 2025—as the alleged mastermind behind the crisis.
Back in April 2025, the constitutional court upheld an impeachment motion, officially removing Yoon from office. Since then, the trial has unfolded with dramatic twists and turns, drawing intense media scrutiny and public debate.
As the February 19 verdict approaches, South Koreans and observers worldwide are watching closely. Will Yoon face the harshest punishment, or will the court rule differently? Stay tuned for what could be a historic decision.
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South Korean court to deliver verdict in Yoon's trial on Feb. 19
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