South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon

South Korean prosecutors have requested the death penalty for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of threatening the constitutional order with a failed 2024 martial law declaration. Yoon’s trial for insurrection and abuse of power concluded, with a verdict expected on February 19. Yoon denies the charges and criticizes the investigations as “frenzied.” Despite facing potential death penalty, South Korea has not executed anyone since 1997. Yoon also faces other criminal trials related to the martial law attempt and other scandals from his time in office.

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