Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former president of South Korea, was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection related to his failed 2024 martial law attempt, which created significant political upheaval. A Seoul court found him guilty amid national protests, while prosecutors had sought the death penalty. Yoon, who pleaded not guilty, faces additional trials, including charges of treason, as South Korea grapples with the divisions created by his actions. The current president, Lee Jae Myung, now leads the country amid ongoing political tensions.
