Counsel requests death penalty for ex-South Korean leader Yoon

A South Korean court has confirmed that independent counsel Cho Eun-suk has requested a death sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of rebellion related to his imposition of martial law in December 2024. This request was made to the Seoul Central District Court, as Yoon, who was removed from office in April, faces multiple criminal trials tied to his martial law actions and other scandals. The rebellion charges are considered the most significant among the allegations.

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